#397 : Transform Your Catch In 17 Minutes with Brenton Ford

#397 : Transform Your Catch In 17 Minutes with Brenton Ford

Published on Oct 15
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The Effortless Swimming Podcast
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<p>The freestyle catch is one of the most confusing parts of the stroke — and that's exactly why so many swimmers either avoid it or get it completely wrong. In this episode, we'll break down what the catch actually is, how to do it right, and why it's the key to real propulsion in your freestyle.</p> <p>If you've been swimming for a while but not seeing much progress, this might be the missing piece. I'll share what I've learned from watching thousands of swimmers, coaching nearly 10,000 people in our freestyle clinics here in Australia, and studying what truly makes a great catch work.</p> <p>By the end, you'll understand how the freestyle catch ties into your whole stroke — and how to use it to swim with more grace, speed, and efficiency the next time you hit the pool.</p> <p><br /> 01:20 Parts Of The Stroke<br /> 2:00 Anchor Your Arms In The Water<br /> 02:46 Beginning Of The Catch<br /> 03:17 Fingers Below The Wrists, Wrists Below The Elbow<br /> 4:57 Catch-Slow To Fast<br /> 05:3...