Freestyle Basics 1 – Swim Faster with Less Effort
Freestyle Basics 1 is an engaging online course designed for beginners and triathletes who want to master the fundamentals of freestyle swimming. Build confidence, efficiency, and speed in the pool—without wasting energy.
Whether you’re learning freestyle from scratch or improving your technique, this course will give you a solid foundation for smoother, faster swimming.
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners who want a confident start in freestyle
- Swimmers who “work hard but don’t get faster”
- Triathletes aiming to save energy over longer distance
Why This Course Works
Most swimmers struggle because of inefficient technique, sinking legs, or poor breathing rhythm. Freestyle Basics 1 fixes these problems with simple, structured drills that you can practice immediately in the pool.
- Build a streamlined body position that reduces drag
- Control your breathing and maintain rhythm
- Kick effectively to support momentum
- Gain confidence and efficiency stroke by stroke
What You’ll Learn (Step-by-Step)
- Body Position: Long, stable, streamlined, minimal drag
- Head & Alignment: Neutral head, high hips, proper posture
- Kick Technique: Fundamentals of the flutterkick + common mistakes
- Propulsion: Efficient high-elbow catch & pull
- Breathing Basics: Relaxed exhale, calm inhale timed perfectly
Benefits of This Approach
- Swim Smarter: Cover more distance with less effort
- Clear Structure: Focused lessons with one key skill per session
- Pool-Ready Drills: Immediately actionable exercises
- Visual Learning: Step-by-step video tutorials + text explanations
- Fast Progress: Noticeable improvements in body position and rhythm
Expected Outcomes
By completing this course, you will:
- Swim with a fully controlled freestyle stroke
- Keep your hips high and reduce sinking
- Breathe calmly while maintaining a consistent rhythm
- Kick efficiently to propel yourself forward
Recommended Next Steps
- Focus on your kick: Kicking Course for rhythm & timing
- Fine-tune your technique: run Kicking Course alongside Freestyle Basics 1
- Advance faster: continue to Freestyle Basics 2 to swim more efficiently and faster
Practical Info & Requirements
- Format: Short videos + concise explanations + structured workouts
- Pace: Self-paced; 1 chapter, 2–3 sessions/week suggested
- Gear Needed: 25m pool, kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, optional snorkel
⭐ Trusted by over 500 swimmers worldwide
“Goed om weer een keer bij de basis te beginnen!”-Djien Tan, Triathlete, “Hele fijn cursus! Dit helpt me enorm in mijn progressie.”- Danny Molendijk, Triathlete,
Start swimming smarter today! Join Freestyle Basics 1 and build the efficient, confident freestyle stroke you’ve always wanted.
👉 START SWIMMING FASTER !
About the instructor
Frank Huisman
Competitive swimmer from 1980 to 1999:
2 National youth titels, multiple National podium places in long and shortcourse pools and openwater swimming.
Active age group triathlete since 2003.
Swimcoach since 1999, triathlon coach since 2009.
Owner of Tri-Experience since 2009.
Ironman Certified Coach



Super course
Half way in this course, and I am already very happy with it.
Very professional and great step by step method to really learn the freestyle properly
Learned so much, Thanks !!
Great teaching progression!
This course really guides you through the fundamentals in a great way! Just swam 400m freestyle non stop, after following this course, practicing 3 times a week. Super happy with this!
Goed om weer een keer bij de basis te beginnen!
Hele fijn cursus! Dit helpt me enorm in mijn progressie.