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As your hand enters the water your goal is to reach through the water to around 12-inches below the surface. (See the lower half of Figure 1.) You're reaching and gliding, in search of stable water in which to "anchor" your hand... The correct technique here is to keep a high elbow and make a "paddle" with your hand and forearm, as illustrated in the lower half of Figure 2. Many swimmers drop their elbow and "slip" the water. (See the upper half of Figure 2... Performing a high-elbow catch is the most advanced skill we discuss on this beginner site. You can read more about the correct catch technique in the book, plus get workouts in the workout section.