Just learned how to swim?

Question

when i try to do freestyle stroke, I can only go so far cuz i dont come up to breathe and whenever i try to breathe to the side i always suck in water instead thus causing me to choke and stop.

can someone help me, my problem is that i cant breathe when i do freestyle stroke

Answer 1

i have that same problem, for me it works well by not opening my mouth the full way to take side breaths i just open the part thats above the water

Answer 2

If you're really having trouble, try going to a pool and holding onto the wall with your back across the top of the water. Kick and have your head under water. Then practice breathing like that. It makes it a lot easier. Trust me

Answer 3

Try turning your head more up to the ceiling/sky. Remember to roll your head like a ball and not to c**k your head up. Practicing arm circle breathing on a kick board is always helpful too. Also, if you breathe on your right, remember not to drop your left arm- stretch! If you breathe on your left, reach with your right arm. Dropping your arm can cause sinkage.