It is known that the crawl is the fastest way to swim. That is why this type of swimming is so popular in competitions. It is believed that learning to crawl is impossible without theoretical guidance and practice. That is why they try to learn how to crawl as a child.
The sooner you learn to swim, the better. Crawling correctly is relatively easy. Indeed, in this type of swimming, if the technique is followed, the swimmer will have to make minimal efforts.
Theory
The crawl is the absolute record holder for use in various freestyle swimming competitions. Swimmers practically do not share the concept of "crawl" or "free style".
This method is rightfully the fastest. These are fast alternating strokes performed with bent arms. They are accompanied by constant vertical movements of straight legs. If you decide to learn how to swim on your own, you should take note of the following instructions.
The stroke itself should be performed with bent arms with a high bend position of the limb. It turns out that the hand itself with the forearm will be held perpendicular to the desired direction. When making a stroke, the palm itself should be left flat, in addition, the fingers should be tightly closed.
The rowing should be performed, adhering to the rhythm, with constant effort, without slowing down. To achieve this rhythm, the arms after taking the stroke must, after its completion, accelerate. At the end of the stroke, just when the hand is near the thigh, it is necessary that the hand, forearm and shoulder come out of the water, only in reverse order. Before starting the process of carrying the upper limb, it is necessary to make sure that the palm is directed slightly upward.
It is necessary that the position of your hips and the head itself is constantly at the same level. By increasing the position of the entire torso, the economy of the entire technique can be significantly increased. This will make the movements easier to coordinate.
Practice
To learn how to quickly crawl, you must definitely watch real professionals. Their bodies are positioned in the water with maximum streamlining. The feet should be placed at a depth of forty centimeters, which is sufficient for ultimate efficiency. You cannot perform unnecessary movements, because their result may be an incorrect position of the entire body.
Place your shoulders slightly above your hips. The head itself should be placed along the axis of the body. At this time, the cervical muscles are practically not tense.
The inhalation should be made, sharply turning the head towards the hand that just completes the stroke. All reverse movements must be performed very quickly so that they completely coincide in time with the carrying of the hand.
