Freestyle swimming technique is probably the easiest to learn and master which makes it the most important swimming stroke because it is also the most beneficent. Freestyle swimming technique is first swimming technique a beginner is taught making it the most practiced form of swimming. Most amateurs know only the freestyle swimming technique and no other form of swimming. Also called the free crawl, this form of swimming is the fastest form which is why it is used during a freestyle race in which the participants are allowed to use any form of swimming they like including breast stroke, back stroke, butterfly stroke and freestyle swimming technique.

Swimming in the freestyle form has a lot many benefits. It builds up the upper body like no other swimming style. It provides an apt toning for the entire body especially the shoulders, abdominals and the legs. It improves the overall frame and posture of the body proving a strong supporting system for the core of the body. A few weeks of consecutive training in the freestyle swimming technique will eventually lead to an individual walking with his/her shoulders held backwards and chest bulging forwards.

Practicing freestyle swimming technique on a regular basis also provides for an apt breathing exercise. It supplies oxygen to different parts of the body increasing the blood circulation and preventing diseases like high/low blood pressure, high blood sugar level and chronic heart disorders.

Following are the steps to be followed when performing the freestyle swimming technique:

• Never enter the pool without a good pair of swimming goggles. They help protect against the high concentration of chlorine in the pool and to see obstacles in front of you.
• Always hold the head in line with the spine to avoid injuries to the neck.
• When not breathing, try to focus your eyes on the bottom of the pool. This increases concentration and keeps your eyes unharmed.
• Keep your fingers like they are forming a cup when pushing through the water and straight when they in midair.
• One arm must always be leading the way during the freestyle swimming technique while the other must be pulling the body or recovering.
• Keep the legs straight but in a non rigid way. Keeping them a little loose helps protect against injury.
• Always move your arms in a windmill like motion opposite to each other. When one arm is, the other should be on the side of the body.