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May 17, 2023

High Elbow Catch Masterclass with Marc Evans Part 1

from Effortless Swimming

My guest today is Mark Evans, who is returning to the podcast after eight years. He is a former coach for the National USA Triathlon team and is widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and extensively researched individuals in this field. In today’s episode, we will explore the catch and techniques for continuous improvement. (Listen to the PART 1). 03:54 Triathlon and Swimming Background 07:32 Triathletes in Motion 08:38 Turning Vision into Reality 12:48 High Elbow Catch Is Essential For Improved Swimming 16:18 Correcting Straight Arm Pull 19:08n Combining Good Technique With Volume And Consistency 20:42 Backstroke Is An Amazing Way To Learn Freestyle 21:14 Vertical Kicking Is An Amazing Tool For Swimmers 24:22 Magic Bullets Are In Fundamentals 27:25 Applying Less Force And Holding Less Water 29:15 Ladder Cue Check out the M25 Lift Paddle: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m25-lift-paddle/m25-swim-lift-paddle?ref=chb347 Triathletes in Motion: a Book By Marc Evans Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog View our freestyle clinic schedule around Australia: https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-stroke-correction-clinics/?el=blog This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. http://formswim.com/effortless Related Content: What To Do If Your Pool Has Closed with Marc Evans Triathletes In Motion with Marc Evans Watch the episode on YouTube: The post High Elbow Catch Masterclass with Marc Evans Part 1 appeared first on Effortless Swimming.

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