High Elbow Freestyle Recovery

So combining a great kick and rotation, a swimmer will now be able to keep the elbow as the highest point during the recovery.

In the stroke technique world, there is a lot of emphasis on a high elbow pull — but not necessarily, a high elbow recovery.

Every fan, swimmer or coach has taken a moment to be in awe of the effortlessness of Michael Phelps Freestyle – it’s so graceful.

What most people don’t understand is how Michael swims freestyle is actually teachable. You just need to take the time and energy to learn it.