hello
I have been swimming fly for 5 years, but just a week ago somebody told that my stroke is wrong.
When I first learned butterfly I used to focus a lot on my kick, so my stroke was very slow. Then my coach told me to focus on my arms, get them fast and my kick would eventually catch up with the speed.
Then I kept on doing fly but wihout a coach, I eventually got faster, but here is why my stroke is wrong: I don't kick two times every stroke, I only do it once, and anybody ever told me!
So, my time for a 50 fly SCM is 32" high, and for 100 SCM is 1' 13"
I started to do 2 kicks every stroke, but my times are x10 slower, like 40" for a 50 SCM fly :cane:(the only positive thing is that I get a lot less tired than
with the other stroke)
Here is a video of me from 6 months ago:
‪50 fly SCM‬ - YouTube
There you can clearly see that I only kick once every stroke.
So, my question is, how do I correct my stroke without losing too much speed in the process?
Because with the current speed of my arms, there is no way to kick two times, so I have to slow down and let them still infront of me for a moment so I kick a second time.
Thanks
I think you are trying to force a kick rather than letting it be a natural part of the undulation of your stroke. The one big kick you're using probably gives you some propulsion, but at the same time you are really bending your knees and I'm sure it's causing lots of drag. Essentially you've got a flat stroke. Check out this video of Mary T. Meagher if you want to see what I'm talking about re undulation: ‪Mary T. Meagher‬ - YouTube I think watching this can describe it better than any words can.
Another comment I'd make is what's with the Superman position off the start and turn? You really need to lock your hands and put your forearms against your ears on the streamlines.
You could have a really fast fly if you can get these things down. Not everyone can turn it over like you do, and you seem to be turning it over AND have an effective catch. Keep working on it!
I think you are trying to force a kick rather than letting it be a natural part of the undulation of your stroke. The one big kick you're using probably gives you some propulsion, but at the same time you are really bending your knees and I'm sure it's causing lots of drag. Essentially you've got a flat stroke. Check out this video of Mary T. Meagher if you want to see what I'm talking about re undulation: ‪Mary T. Meagher‬ - YouTube I think watching this can describe it better than any words can.
Another comment I'd make is what's with the Superman position off the start and turn? You really need to lock your hands and put your forearms against your ears on the streamlines.
You could have a really fast fly if you can get these things down. Not everyone can turn it over like you do, and you seem to be turning it over AND have an effective catch. Keep working on it!
