5.2. How much should the body rotate during freestyle?
Video in the text
Practice
Swimbook
How much should we rotate? Just a little? Or almost onto the back?
The most common mistakes look like this:
no rotation when not breathing, and excessive rotation when taking a breath.
Ideally, body rotation should remain consistent during both breathing and non-breathing strokes, with body roll reaching a maximum of 90°, even when taking a breath — so we should never end up rolling all the way onto our back.
Proceed to the technique drill from the practical section:
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It’s ready for each level and comes with illustrations to print.
I recommend printing it in color (images may be lost in black & white), placing it in a clear folder or plastic sleeve – and taking it straight to the pool.