The world's swim coach! Nobody can compete with your coaching on the internet. Thanks for being so generous with your swimming knowledge. I want to achieve good technique more than winning and setting records, which don't really mean much, but true excellence and love of sport and helping people, that does mean something.
I absolutely agree. Excellent in explaining technique in swimming. Especially slowing down the video with his explanations. Wonderful teacher. We had to crawl before we walked. Rather a good swimmer with good technique and style than fast. Then speed can come later if you want. 😊 😊😊😊😊
I LOVE the way Brandon analyzes and explains the stroke. It is perfectly aligned with my Tri coaches approach. I watch his videos when I’m away from the pool to “keep my head in” the stroke and do visualization training. These videos have helped me immensely and shaved serious time off of my long distance swims. Bravo Brandon!
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Thank you so much ! This video is excellent. What I notice is the hand entry into the water, coincides with the contra lateral arm pull through the water and contra lateral leg kick ! I think learning to coordinate those three elements while giving a good rotation for hydrodynamics is key to an efficient freestyle. Thank you again !
Love the way Florian points forward with the index finger, it's like he's telling himself "I'm going that way" but also maximising his reach at the same time.
There's one thing that surprised me a bit. When he switches breathing sides he does it immediately. I mean he takes a breath to the left side and then immediately takes another breath to the right side. I imagined I would do that being out of breath as I usually am after a few lengths 😉 but seeing a pro doing that is quite interesting.
He also does it just before his flip turns, I've even saw him taking 3 consecutive breaths before turning. You can watch and see in the Kazan SC 1500m record video. I guess, for him, the pros of more oxygen outweighs the cons of rotating instantly 🤷🏻
You can keep a rhythm with your stroke and kick by saying one two three four five six power on the one and the four. Or, you can just say one two three on the left and one two three on the right with power on the three then rotate.
Thanks for posting this and all the other great content you post. I started lane swimming about 6 weeks ago, and I have a question: You mention during the kick that our toes need to be extended like a ballerina. Should the toes be kept rigid during the kick or relaxed to create more of a “fanning” motion?
Interesting that his left hand does a curved bird claw shape just after entry some times. I would correct that. Interesting that he doesn't use the gallop style for swimming. This is very uncommon with men swimmers. As for the kick, some thing I have never seen pointed out is that the hips rotate as one unit, they are not capable of rotating independently. The shoulders on the other hand, rotate independently with the pulling arm initiating the shoulder rotation, the hips rotate, then the recover arm finishes the shoulder rotation. The front side kick (better than up and down so you don't have to change terms for back stroke and freestyle) always anchors on the pulling arm, right as it enters the power phase of the pull. This is most evident in the 2 beat kick pattern. To me, this is the best indicator that the shoulders drive the hip rotation, and not the other way around. This is also why there is a 'surge' kick as some have called it, or a power kick as I have called it. The #1 kick is the power kick because the shoulders drive the hip rotation. In ground based sports that use body rotation, the feet drive the hip and upper body rotation, either by both feet being anchored on the ground or by stepping forward/into a stance to drive the upper body rotation. The feet have nothing to anchor on to drive the hips and upper body when you are in the water. Add to that that in swimming, the power part is the pull, not a push or swing or punch.
I noticed something that answered a BIG question about the speed/motion of the hand during the pull.I would like to see this in greater detail with bigger bubbles. I tried to observe a bubble moving with the current and the hand moving in a slightly faster motion. There is a sweet spot where if the hand moves too fast there is a loss of grip on the water, too slow and you don't maximize the thrust. When swimming I try to feel the water on my hand and try to judge that sweet speed by the flow of the water through my fingers. I see in the video the hand and a reference bubble and their relative velocity. I would like to see more regarding this technique. Thanks
Thanks Brenton. I noticed he flattens his hand just before lifting if out for recovery, after it's finished its propulsive phase. Is that just an advanced technique? Ive not heard you mention it.
This might be only my impression but it looks like sometimes he does something like “double” kick with left leg. Or more like sometimes it’s a “full swing” and sometimes just small movement. I’m wondering if this is for a reason or maybe it’s because of this flume thing or personal preference?
Dude i've been following you for a year now and you're online videos have managed to make me love swimming! And love getting better and better with every tip! Now shameless question incoming, i've got a real problem with timing my kick with the opposite hand entry, i tend to do the kick with the same hand entry and i CANNOT figure out how to fix that!!!! any drill you can suggest that can change my damn muscle memory!?!!?
Hello coach, I think what you said about the lift is correct, the water in the tank hits back with big waves, if you want to keep your head lower, you really need to do that, but I think from his swimming technique , his technology itself is that the body needs to be flatter, defined as EVF, this technology may use lift force is indeed a very good choice
Hi. Do you have a video of drills that help to practice the timing between strokes and kicks for 6 beats kick (and possibly 4 beats kick)? Thank you very much!
The hand entering phase where his hand is near the top of the water /not beneath the shoulder…. and yet still be in perfect form was new for me . As when I first looked at him I thought it was an error. But there you go , but goodness…. How long are his arms !?!? He looks very relaxed . Great example and great points to take on board ! Thanks B
Brenton: one thing that I didn't see you cover was the shape of his hand and was wondering if you could clarify that? His hand looks very loose and his fingers are apart. Other swimmer's hands are the fingers are tight together. In my mind, it makes sense to keep them together to keep water from slipping between the fingers. Could you elaborate please?
Always trying to train the high elbow technic but quite complicated for me. Sometimes only in the opposite arm from where I am breathing. Mostly impossible for me :(
Your rotation is likely the issue. If you are rotating properly you are pulling down and bending your elbow but should be rotating to where it's no different then you extending your hand above you head and then letting it fall as you rotate your body where your elbow is bent and coming down over the pecs. However, if you've always swam with a more traditional sprinter stroke it can feel pretty awkward. Slow it down and use a pull buoy. Exaggerate the rotation and see if it feels more intuitive.
Hip rotation is limited to avoid drag and to keep body as much flat as possible. Shoulder rotation should be similar to hip rotation??? How do you control that?
So Brenton at the end of his arm extension he seems to rotate palm and forearm in towards his midline slightly as he is initiating the catch. Meaningful? Or simply the way he initiates his catch?
It looks like he has (what I thought was) tape on his fingertips. Especially his left index finger. Are those bubbles? Why don't they get washed off like the other bubbles? Just a trick of the light? Is he going so fast it's causing cavitation on his fingertips?
I just watch these videos like... Man it must be nice to swim in an infinity pool.. But if runners don't count the treadmill as real running. What does that mean for an infinity pool? Or are most of us just too poor to afford one to make it a topic? 🤔
Ya, Phelps claimed he developed a flawless freestyle with one... While endorsing his line of Swim Spa. It let's you get into a remarkable rhythm everyone claims. But if it's just blowing jets past me, how does it change muscle activation? I run on treadmills for recovery runs only. Why? Over 20% less hamstring activation. It's literally allowing my hamstrings to do less work and rest while the belt/platform gives my joints a break. Just a thought I had is all
I think a big difference between the treadmill and the infinity pool is the resistance. As the air is not moving around you when running on a treadmill you won't have the same resistance as running the same pace outdoors. This way you can achieve faster pace on the treadmill. In the infinity pool the medium around you (water) is moving and creates the same resistance as in a real pool. So The difference between infinity pool and real pool should be smaller than the difference between treadmill and track.
I apologize, not to take away from his technique, but he’s wearing a wetsuit. That adds to his buoyancy and certainly his close to perfect horizontal position.
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The world's swim coach! Nobody can compete with your coaching on the internet. Thanks for being so generous with your swimming knowledge. I want to achieve good technique more than winning and setting records, which don't really mean much, but true excellence and love of sport and helping people, that does mean something.
Awesome comment, my sentiments exactly. The true spirit and highest ideal of sport well stated.
I absolutely agree. Excellent in explaining technique in swimming. Especially slowing down the video with his explanations. Wonderful teacher.
We had to crawl before we walked.
Rather a good swimmer with good technique and style than fast. Then speed can come later if you want. 😊 😊😊😊😊
I LOVE the way Brandon analyzes and explains the stroke. It is perfectly aligned with my Tri coaches approach. I watch his videos when I’m away from the pool to “keep my head in” the stroke and do visualization training. These videos have helped me immensely and shaved serious time off of my long distance swims. Bravo Brandon!
His name is Brenton. But I agree. His analysis is second to none!
Let’s go Brandon 🇺🇸
Imagine what the world would be like if Brenton were our Presidents? It would be a peaceful, gentle, kind, beautiful, and optimally healthy life. 😇🙏❤️🕊️🌺💯😎
@@annak29 much better than the humiliating dementia patient Joe Biden
Thanks, this is a great example of the "effortless swimming" distance stroke that I'm aiming for.
Thank you so much ! This video is excellent. What I notice is the hand entry into the water, coincides with the contra lateral arm pull through the water and contra lateral leg kick ! I think learning to coordinate those three elements while giving a good rotation for hydrodynamics is key to an efficient freestyle. Thank you again !
Well-said, thank you. Now I have a clear picture of how to time my stroke.
Love the way Florian points forward with the index finger, it's like he's telling himself "I'm going that way" but also maximising his reach at the same time.
Thank you. This is fantastic. I’ve been working on my kick and think I finally understand the timing between catch and kick.
Always perfect analysis . Thank you Brandon !
Great training video that I can watch before I go for a swim to help my technique. Thanks
Thank you! Amazing stroke and analysis. I would LOVE to see what he looks like when he sights and how that impacts that perfect catch...
I THINK that’s how I look when I swim
Lol
Me too 🤣
LOL, same here. I'm afraid to video myself because I know I'd look terrible. 😊
@@mikestephens9030 I did film myself and I know I look terrible but still when I swim I could bet I look that smooth 🤣
In my "mind" as well... haha
Real swimming smoothness. Will help a lot your pov...
Love this, exactly what I needed. Thank you Brenton.
Thanks Brenton, again a great and helpful video✌🏽☘️
Thank you for detailed analysis. I am amazed how you break down such complex movement in comprehensible parts.
Thanks I work daily to achieve this technique
Great video! It would be nice to have more videos analysing top swimmers' style.
Covers it all and quickly. Cannot get my head round the kick timing though. Are there any drills for that?
Great video. Very good points that I will try to work on.
Thank you very, very much! This was by far the best swimming video I've come over so far, explaing everything I ever wondered! 👌👌👌
There's one thing that surprised me a bit. When he switches breathing sides he does it immediately. I mean he takes a breath to the left side and then immediately takes another breath to the right side. I imagined I would do that being out of breath as I usually am after a few lengths 😉 but seeing a pro doing that is quite interesting.
That water's going past him pretty rapidly m8 ... ..
@@kevinabalo What does it have to do with him breathing like that?
He also does it just before his flip turns, I've even saw him taking 3 consecutive breaths before turning. You can watch and see in the Kazan SC 1500m record video. I guess, for him, the pros of more oxygen outweighs the cons of rotating instantly 🤷🏻
Absolutely great!!!! Thanks!
I like you’re idea for working or thinking about one side with kick timing.
Thank you for this video!! The way you break it down is amazing! Specially for a new swimmer like me!!
You can keep a rhythm with your stroke and kick by saying one two three four five six power on the one and the four. Or, you can just say one two three on the left and one two three on the right with power on the three then rotate.
Flumin' beautiful, wow, he really is doing ballet in a bucket!
Thanks for posting this and all the other great content you post. I started lane swimming about 6 weeks ago, and I have a question:
You mention during the kick that our toes need to be extended like a ballerina. Should the toes be kept rigid during the kick or relaxed to create more of a “fanning” motion?
Interesting that his left hand does a curved bird claw shape just after entry some times. I would correct that. Interesting that he doesn't use the gallop style for swimming. This is very uncommon with men swimmers.
As for the kick, some thing I have never seen pointed out is that the hips rotate as one unit, they are not capable of rotating independently. The shoulders on the other hand, rotate independently with the pulling arm initiating the shoulder rotation, the hips rotate, then the recover arm finishes the shoulder rotation. The front side kick (better than up and down so you don't have to change terms for back stroke and freestyle) always anchors on the pulling arm, right as it enters the power phase of the pull. This is most evident in the 2 beat kick pattern. To me, this is the best indicator that the shoulders drive the hip rotation, and not the other way around. This is also why there is a 'surge' kick as some have called it, or a power kick as I have called it. The #1 kick is the power kick because the shoulders drive the hip rotation. In ground based sports that use body rotation, the feet drive the hip and upper body rotation, either by both feet being anchored on the ground or by stepping forward/into a stance to drive the upper body rotation. The feet have nothing to anchor on to drive the hips and upper body when you are in the water. Add to that that in swimming, the power part is the pull, not a push or swing or punch.
That's dream technique
I noticed something that answered a BIG question about the speed/motion of the hand during the pull.I would like to see this in greater detail with bigger bubbles. I tried to observe a bubble moving with the current and the hand moving in a slightly faster motion. There is a sweet spot where if the hand moves too fast there is a loss of grip on the water, too slow and you don't maximize the thrust. When swimming I try to feel the water on my hand and try to judge that sweet speed by the flow of the water through my fingers. I see in the video the hand and a reference bubble and their relative velocity. I would like to see more regarding this technique. Thanks
Awesome! Thanks!
Thanks Brenton. I noticed he flattens his hand just before lifting if out for recovery, after it's finished its propulsive phase. Is that just an advanced technique? Ive not heard you mention it.
~ 6:45 “… ballerina in a bucket …”. I love it.
This might be only my impression but it looks like sometimes he does something like “double” kick with left leg. Or more like sometimes it’s a “full swing” and sometimes just small movement. I’m wondering if this is for a reason or maybe it’s because of this flume thing or personal preference?
Dude i've been following you for a year now and you're online videos have managed to make me love swimming! And love getting better and better with every tip! Now shameless question incoming, i've got a real problem with timing my kick with the opposite hand entry, i tend to do the kick with the same hand entry and i CANNOT figure out how to fix that!!!! any drill you can suggest that can change my damn muscle memory!?!!?
He looks so awesome! Do you think it makes a difference to watch him swimming in a pool compared to this pool with counter current though?
I wish our Swimming Pool had Flume!
Hello coach, I think what you said about the lift is correct, the water in the tank hits back with big waves, if you want to keep your head lower, you really need to do that, but I think from his swimming technique , his technology itself is that the body needs to be flatter, defined as EVF, this technology may use lift force is indeed a very good choice
Hi. Do you have a video of drills that help to practice the timing between strokes and kicks for 6 beats kick (and possibly 4 beats kick)? Thank you very much!
The hand entering phase where his hand is near the top of the water /not beneath the shoulder…. and yet still be in perfect form was new for me . As when I first looked at him I thought it was an error. But there you go , but goodness…. How long are his arms !?!? He looks very relaxed . Great example and great points to take on board ! Thanks B
He opted for a flatter and quicker catch, a technique that suits him better
so much strength to have such a high elbow
What's about Ferry Weertman?))
Why do some swimmers do the 3rd and 6th kick during the recovery and others at the end of the stroke before the arm is out of the water?
Thanks very interesting. Great explanation
Wish you can share a similar perfect in butterfly as well please 👍
Like sun yang techniques,, thanks a lot for the vedeo
Brenton: one thing that I didn't see you cover was the shape of his hand and was wondering if you could clarify that? His hand looks very loose and his fingers are apart. Other swimmer's hands are the fingers are tight together. In my mind, it makes sense to keep them together to keep water from slipping between the fingers. Could you elaborate please?
Always trying to train the high elbow technic but quite complicated for me. Sometimes only in the opposite arm from where I am breathing. Mostly impossible for me :(
Your rotation is likely the issue. If you are rotating properly you are pulling down and bending your elbow but should be rotating to where it's no different then you extending your hand above you head and then letting it fall as you rotate your body where your elbow is bent and coming down over the pecs. However, if you've always swam with a more traditional sprinter stroke it can feel pretty awkward. Slow it down and use a pull buoy. Exaggerate the rotation and see if it feels more intuitive.
@@Flowmada thanks for your advise. I will try to work in that way to see if possible to swim with high slow catch ☺
@@Flowmada Good advice Wolf. I'll give that a go on Monday.
Time the kick on one side. Good tip mate
Nice to watch - in 2023 April some mistakes from 2022 are eliminated ... 🙂 looking forward to compeed
Hip rotation is limited to avoid drag and to keep body as much flat as possible. Shoulder rotation should be similar to hip rotation???
How do you control that?
So Brenton at the end of his arm extension he seems to rotate palm and forearm in towards his midline slightly as he is initiating the catch. Meaningful? Or simply the way he initiates his catch?
In my mind I'm swimming just like that. :)
Nice!
When reaching out, is there a slight inflection, or turn, of the forearm, and if so, in which direction? Thank you.
At breathing front arm strechinh slightly upwards, this enables breathin more easy,I think.
so good lift allows us to breathe easier and flatter our bodies
First time in canal. Brasil!
Gracias...thanks
Hey Brenton, is there anything a “normal” swimmer can do to achieve a significant improvement in ankle flexibility?
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It's Brenton.
@@jojijosette5946true - I’ll blame it on autocorrect or the Aussie accent.
@@jojijosette5946wonder if that’s why he didn’t reply? 😅
Could you cover the 2 beat kick and how to sprint with a 2 beat?
Wellbrock has 2-beat kick video on his instagram. And there he has not have the suit so hes little bit lower in water column.
It looks like he has (what I thought was) tape on his fingertips. Especially his left index finger. Are those bubbles? Why don't they get washed off like the other bubbles? Just a trick of the light? Is he going so fast it's causing cavitation on his fingertips?
Is there a video from front perspective?
Please how he kick exactly
beatuful high elbow😊
Wow.
I'm not envious of his technique .. honest!
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Even exhaled air analysis in real time.
wow she’s got that 4 beat kick , but 2 kicks per stroke on ONE leg
His line from shoulder to hand at extension almost goes upward. This is something mentioned on TheRaceClub channel as well.
I am not agree with something. Some could be better. Efficiency and Perfection of Presition in Effect at the end, could be even quicker.
What about Ryan Cochrane :-)
Please add Turkish subtitles
I just watch these videos like... Man it must be nice to swim in an infinity pool.. But if runners don't count the treadmill as real running. What does that mean for an infinity pool? Or are most of us just too poor to afford one to make it a topic? 🤔
Ya, Phelps claimed he developed a flawless freestyle with one... While endorsing his line of Swim Spa. It let's you get into a remarkable rhythm everyone claims. But if it's just blowing jets past me, how does it change muscle activation? I run on treadmills for recovery runs only. Why? Over 20% less hamstring activation. It's literally allowing my hamstrings to do less work and rest while the belt/platform gives my joints a break. Just a thought I had is all
Excellent question.
I think a big difference between the treadmill and the infinity pool is the resistance. As the air is not moving around you when running on a treadmill you won't have the same resistance as running the same pace outdoors. This way you can achieve faster pace on the treadmill. In the infinity pool the medium around you (water) is moving and creates the same resistance as in a real pool. So The difference between infinity pool and real pool should be smaller than the difference between treadmill and track.
How I think I look in the water…
“Ballarina in a bucket” think that’ll help
I apologize, not to take away from his technique, but he’s wearing a wetsuit. That adds to his buoyancy and certainly his close to perfect horizontal position.
Hello, I am Andy Wu, Dongguan Ailema Industrial Co., Ltd., China. Our company specializes in manufacturing OEM ODM swimming diving snorkeling equipment. If you are interested in consulting and cooperation, thank you.
Is it me or Florian doesnt rotate enough ?