Your Catch Collapses Because You’re Swimming the Wrong Stroke | Between The Laps

Why your freestyle catch collapses at race pace and 3 drills to fix it.

We examine why a swimmer’s catch collapses at race pace during sprint freestyle, despite years of dedicated swimming training. Understanding the mechanical differences between distance and sprint techniques is crucial for maintaining a strong underwater catch. This video provides three essential drills to rebuild your swim technique so it performs optimally under pressure.