In looking at the animation on www.swimsmooth.com I see that the hand follows a straight path front to back. This is probably better seen when looking up at the swimmer from under water. If you put a ruler to the path it is pretty much a straight line.
Now, I've seen and I've read posts that talk about a non-linear path. I guess the idea is to always try to accelerate new water rather than applying force to water that you've already accelerated.
So...why do they show a straight path.
And, if curved is better, what is the best path?
In one of her articles she seems to also advocate not necessarily doing a high-elbow recovery in order to not put so much strain on your shoulders. Interesting.
Funny... I feel that doing a high elbow recovery puts less strain on my shoulders because of the way that my hand comes out of the water. When my shoulder starts to bother me, I focus on having a high elbow and it almost always helps.
In one of her articles she seems to also advocate not necessarily doing a high-elbow recovery in order to not put so much strain on your shoulders. Interesting.
Funny... I feel that doing a high elbow recovery puts less strain on my shoulders because of the way that my hand comes out of the water. When my shoulder starts to bother me, I focus on having a high elbow and it almost always helps.
