how does a swimmer get a good lung of air without swallowing water while freestyling?

Answer 1

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practice. When there head comes up they just have practice and can do it very easly

Answer 2

Practice rolling from side to side. If you're swallowing water then you aren't getting enough body rotation in your stroke. Remember, don't lift your head up... ROLL it to the side! Once you practice this and get some help from a coach or teacher then you can get enough air easily!

Answer 3

It's easy once you get used to it. Just turn your head a bit to the side while swimming till your mouth is out of the water and breathe in. Don't turn it too much or lift it out of the water.

Answer 4

when you make your stroke, your pull creates a trough of water, a dip in the current so you can breathe. practice swimming slow and picking your head just above the surface. also, try closing half of your mouth and opening the other half.

Answer 5

and if you feel some water go in your mouth from a wave, stop breathing in, just spit it out and keep on going. that way the furthest the pool water gets in your body is only your mouth.

Answer 6

turn your head on your side (with your body) without lifting it up. This is the best advice and the only one. Trust me on this one. It takes practice, of course.

Answer 7

Roll more and breathe from the side of your mouth.

Answer 8

I do that too. A coach could tell you more.