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How’s your front crawl technique coming along? 🏊‍♂️

  • Jul 11, 2025
  • 2 min read

Hope you’re enjoying your swims! Just checking in to see how things are going. Swimming’s a technical sport and even small tweaks to your stroke can make a big difference – often it takes a trained eye to spot them.

 

Whatever your level – whether you’re just starting out, training for a sprint or Ironman triathlon, or focusing on short or long-distance open water swims – we’re here to help.

 

Have you been seeing any improvements in your front crawl technique recently?

 

Are you training towards any events at the moment, or just swimming for fitness and fun? 

 

Aim for 3 swims a week, with a mix of zones: 80% aerobic and 20% anaerobic. Include endurance, tempo, threshold, VO2 max—and always a touch of technique work in each session. 


What are you working on right now—smoother technique, quicker splits, open water confidence?

 

Here’s a handy playlist of drills to brush up your technique:


 

If there’s anything you’re finding tricky or would like to focus on more with your front crawl – feel free to let me know. Always happy to help fine-tune things or suggest some drills to keep you progressing.


 

Want a refresher or help fine-tuning your technique? Check out our updated Swim Video Analysis page with info and booking:

 

You can also check out our updated swim video analysis page here – it’s packed with info and booking options:


 

Keep up the great swimming!

 

All the best,

​N​ick 

Your Swim Coach

 

P.S. Interested in taking your triathlon training to the next level? I coach with TriDot – it’s data-driven and tailored to your goals. Try it free for 2 weeks 👉 https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/nickharris

Also available: bike fitting + run video analysis – just give me a shout!”



🧠 Front Crawl Technique Tip of the Week:


Master the Catch Phase with Early Vertical Forearm (EVF)

 

Want to improve your distance per stroke? 

 

Focus on the catch phase and engage your lats more effectively using the Early Vertical Forearm technique.

 

âś… Slow down your catch

âś… Bend your elbow to ~90 degrees

✅ Aim for a vertical forearm (fingertips pointing down) when your hand is in line with your shoulder

 

This helps you catch more water and generate more power with less effort.


🔧 Recommended tool: FINIS Forearm Fulcrums



These paddles help build muscle memory for proper hand, wrist, and forearm alignment – promoting a smoother, more efficient pull from start to finish.

 

🎥 Want to see what your catch really looks like?



Book a Swim Video Analysis session with Nick at our amazing Endless Pool in Ripley (near Guildford, Surrey).

 

 
 
 

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