Bent-arm extension is meant for swimmers who have reached a point in their life where the shoulders simply aren't as flexible as they used to be, and who find it difficult to reach full extension in freestyle.
The most important aspect of freestyle is a good catch. If a swimmer has poor shoulder flexibility and focuses too much on extension, he or she may end up with a poor catch. In this drill, the focus is not on extension, but on keeping the elbow bent as the arm enters the water. With a bent-arm entry, the swimmer can focus on getting immediately into a bent-arm pull.
Source: Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
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