This sequence can help many aspects of your freestyle stroke.

Some key behind the scene elements are finding balance, and stability before stroking and breathing.

Example shows
Right Side Streamline stable, rotated, balanced
2 Strokes with a breath to the right side
Return to Streamline

The swimmer prepares
Early head turn
Level head no lift
Early sip
Early head return to neutral position


Practice both sides
Swimmers will often feel very different level of skill on left and right hand sides
Slow, controlled deliberate practice