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Catch-Up Freestyle Drill

Catch-up freestyle drill pauses one arm forward until the other hand arrives—training front-quadrant timing and patient catch setup without rushing the pull.

Catch-up freestyle drill pauses one arm forward until the other hand reaches it—gliding on the long side to emphasize front-quadrant timing and patient catch setup. It slows stroke rate and exposes over-spinning hips or rushed pulls.

Use short repeats with full attention; mindless catch-up ingrains pauses that do not exist in racing. Progress to three-quarter catch-up, then full stroke with the same front-quadrant feel.

Breathe bilaterally to keep alignment honest.

Common questions

  • Should catch-up drill be used every warm-up?

    A few short lengths help cue timing; daily long catch-up can over-glide. Blend with full-stroke 50s so race rhythm stays natural.

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