Kraule freestyle technique practice
As a centrally symmetrical movement, the crawl is easier to learn than other types of swimming. Due to the low water resistance, it is the fastest way to move in the water with comparatively little effort. It also has a "healthier" leg movement, as the alternating arm pull and continuous leg stroke generate uninterrupted propulsion and the knee is used as a hinge joint.
The crucial point is the arm pull. It is important to note that the arm pull exerts pressure backwards, not downwards. There are different technique variations for the crawl, such as the front-square swim (crawl with glide phase), the paddle principle and the swing principle. In contrast to the other two swimming techniques, breaststroke and dolphin, the water position in the crawl is stretched, with a lower angle of attack of the body to the waterline. Correct breathing is a frequent obstacle. Many find it difficult to find the right rhythm or start exhaling too late. A good swimming coach recognizes mistakes in their clients' technique and knows how to teach them the correct technique using aids and partial exercises. There is no single recipe that works for every client, as the sources of errors and individual comprehension vary greatly.
In the course of the lesson, the basics of crawling, water position, rotation and breathing are developed. Subsequently, the correct leg stroke is discussed in more detail and the correct execution of the arm stroke on land and in the water is practiced. In addition to learning the correct technique, emphasis is also placed on being able to teach it to others.
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