Technique

Freestyle breathing

Freestyle

You turn with your body for a small breath and return your face to the water without lifting your head.

Keep in mind

  • Bubbles in the water
  • Turn, don’t lift
  • One goggle stays wet

Warm-up drills

Side breathing

Swim an easy length with your coach watching one small side breath at a time.

Ask the coach

Does my swimmer’s breathing change the rhythm of the stroke?

Videos

Swim breathing technique with Keri-anne Payne

speedouk · 1:22

3 Tips for a SMOOTH Breath in Freestyle

MySwimPro · 0:23

Freestyle Swim Technique - Breathing

theraceclub · 5:14