Swiming faster freestyle?

Question

OK I just learned how to swim last year, but i was too good to do lessons. So i decided to join swim team, but i was slow last year becuz it was m first year.

This year i feel better but my time last year for a 50 free was 45 secs

idk what my time is this year cuz we havent had a meet yet.

I figure i'm about 40 now.

What can i do to take my time down?

i want to be at least a 35 but idk if its gonna happen.

Answer 1

wow how old r u?

I am 14 been swimming for 3 years my 50 free time is 25.42 seconds. i worked very very hard to get this time. What you want to do is really work on your techniec, starts and turns. You also want to kick so much!! I mean a ton!!!! that will make you go faster. Turns are important also because you have to catch your wave off the wall so you can continue going fast. Work very hard on those and you should see time drop like crazy.

oh and make sure you have a tight streamline and fast body dolphin to start and off the wall.

Answer 2

If u are around 13 yrs it's ok. But you should also have trials for breast-stroke to see which style you are built for. Build up your upper body strength and get every single movement and timing, correct. You should bring down the time to around 27-30 secs so that you are above average. Ask your coach for his comments. Regards.

Answer 3

keep practicing.ive been swim for 1 year and i practice everyday and i got it to 22.34.

Answer 4

Everytime you make a stroke in the water, concentrate on really pulling your arms through the water. Don't just naturally wail your arms but really create a resistance in the water. Keep your hands cupped to grab more water.Concentrate on kicking harder.

Answer 5

Hey there. The trick to swimming a 50 freestyle is breathing less often and going really fast at the very end and beginning. People say not to go fast at the beginning but I like to go fast at the beginning then calm down a bit in the middle then speed up again at the end. Just keep practicing and remember that every single second counts. Good luck!

P.S. My time is 39.57 seconds (for 50 freestyle)