Swimmer Freestyle Evaluation Form  

Swimmer:

Evaluator:

Breathing: (info) Quick inhale, slow exhale Head turn matches body roll No lifting or diving of head	poor	fair	good	excellent
Body position: (info)
Head in natural position	poor	fair	good	excellent
Hips at or near surface	poor	fair	good	excellent
Natural body roll	poor	fair	good	excellent
No body wiggle	poor	fair	good	excellent
Pull Pattern:
Hand entry between shoulder & midline	poor	fair	good	excellent
No cross-over	poor	fair	good	excellent
Over the barrel catch	poor	fair	good	excellent
Arm Recovery:
Elbow exits first	poor	fair	good	excellent
Elbow always higher than hand	poor	fair	good	excellent
Arm is relaxed during recovery	poor	fair	good	excellent
Leg Action:
Kick starts at hip	poor	fair	good	excellent
Constant kick action through stroke cycle	poor	fair	good	excellent
Fast feet (Boiling water)	poor	fair	good	excellent
Timing:
Shoulders rolling, opposite positions	poor	fair	good	excellent
Stroke length (the longer the better)	poor	fair	good	excellent
Turn Technique:
Fast feet ('heavy heels')	poor	fair	good	excellent
Streamline & dolphin kick to free	poor	fair	good	excellent

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