How can I get under 30 in 50m freestyle

Technique and Training Forum
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@Kiernan
You won’t reach under 30 without mastering the flip turn.

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@Kiernan
Not breathing for long will tire you out faster. Keep a balance between minimizing your breaths and avoiding fatigue.

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Are you doing a push start or a dive? You’ll move fastest from a dive, and pushing off the wall is the second fastest. A strong push-off, good streamline, underwater kick, and breakout can help you maintain speed longer. Work on pushing off strongly and streamlining as far as you can without kicking or stroking. Feel how the water pulls you and adjust your positioning to reduce drag.

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Focus on technique and anaerobic work.

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Jaime said:
Focus on technique and anaerobic work.

I’ve been told my pull technique needs work. What do you think is the best way to improve my pulling?

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Kiernan said:

Jaime said:
Focus on technique and anaerobic work.

I’ve been told my pull technique needs work. What do you think is the best way to improve my pulling?

A great pull starts with a proper catch. I recommend reading The Swim Mastery Way for detailed guidance. Spending hours in the pool won’t necessarily improve your speed unless you concentrate on your technique. I could swim 50 meters in 25 seconds in the past, but these days I focus on longer distances for triathlons.

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@Jaime
If I had a rough start from the blocks and a subpar underwater dolphin, how much do you think my time would increase?

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What is your current time for the 50 free?

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Jude said:
What is your current time for the 50 free?

I clock in at 35 seconds.

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If possible, post a video for feedback on your technique.

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Jaime said:
If possible, post a video for feedback on your technique.

The pool is closed right now, but I’ll post when I have the chance.

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It’s swimming, so the volume isn’t what matters; it’s the quality. To improve, figure out where you can do better. Then, do lots of drills. It may feel like you’re going slower or not progressing, but once your body remembers the proper technique, you’ll start swimming faster. Find someone knowledgeable in swimming to watch you, record your strokes, and show where you can improve. One-on-one lessons can be very helpful.