Swimming: Wrist & Forearm Positioning

The placement and articulation of the wrist during freestyle swimming

Powerstroke DVD – high elbow catch / early vertical forearm

Powerstroke freestyle technique – high elbow catch / early vertical forearm for triathlon and open water racing

Swimming: How to Get a High Elbow Catch

A coaching demonstration of how to achieve a high elbow and better feel for the water.

Developing the Freestyle Catch

Freestyle Swimming: The Catch.

How to swim with a High Elbow Catch/EVF – Total Immersion Israel

How to swim with a High Elbow Catch/EVF Early Vertical Forearm – Total Immersion Israel Drills שחייה

Early Vertical Forearm Swim Technique

Freestyle swimmers have been lectured on the importance of the Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) for many years. Also known as High Elbow Catch, it is generally understood to be the ideal arm position needed to move most efficiently through the water. The goal of the EVF is to quickly get your forearm into an upright or vertical position below your elbow BEFORE you begin to pull your elbow back. This will not only recruit the larger muscles of your back (latissimus dorsi), but it will create a much longer paddle translating into horizontal propulsion. This is a relatively simple concept, but it can be difficult to master. The Vasa Ergometer and Vasa Trainer are excellent tools to help understand the positioning as well as develop the flexibility and strength needed for success. If you would like to learn more about the fundamentals of the Early Vertical Forearm and High Elbow Catch from Coach Al Lyman, the links below are an excellent resource.

Running Raw: Sears Tower Stair Climb 11/11/07

In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Tim hopes to keep his winning streak alive as he takes on the tallest building in North America – The Sears Tower. The race climbs 103 floors and 2109 steps up the stairwell of Chicago’s most famous building.