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Imagining your hand moving over a ball during the freestyle stroke helps develop a strong and efficient “catch,” which is the initial phase of the stroke where your hand grabs the water to propel you forward. Picture a medium-sized ball (like a basketball) floating in the water. As your hand enters the water, tilt your wrist slightly downward and shape your hand and forearm as if you’re reaching over the top of that ball. This technique encourages the use of your entire hand and forearm to catch