Hello all,
So I've got a plateau problem that I've had for years now. I'm intent on overcoming it and getting faster, though I'm not sure what I"m doing wrong. I practice by myself because our masters swim times are WAY to early for me, (5:30 am).
I have a feeling that my catch is pretty decent and my position in the water feels good, (I've been told I have a very efficient stroke) and I can reach dps of 12-13 strokes per 25 yards (I'm 5'4"). I swim a relatively stratight track and I have a good streamline because I used to be a diver.
That being said, I'm VERY slow.. I average about 40 seconds (pushing off wall) for 50 yard freestyle. When I try to increase my stroke rate for sprints, I tend to keep the same times as when I do sets of stretch freestyle.
Any ideas on what I might be able to do to increase my speed? I wish I had a video to show but alas no luck.
Thank you for any tips you can give!!!
-Jeanette
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Yes the push off speed is faster then swiming. I see all kinds of suggestions, re 13 strokes per 50. I am sure you are not able to do this. The secret of swimming fast is to get the most out of streamline. Streamline is not only while underwater but includes the hand entry the catch, the pull thru until your finish and how your hand exits the water. Getting the elbows high however a completely relaxed forearm while it is above water.
Thanks for the tip!
Would this work with a push off as well, and if so what time would you suggest I shoot for in that case, 15 seconds?
Unfortunately we're not allowed to dive-in at our pool. The swimming blocks are forbidden, and we can't dive into the shallow end. Rules GRRRRRRR..
Yes the push off speed is faster then swiming. I see all kinds of suggestions, re 13 strokes per 50. I am sure you are not able to do this. The secret of swimming fast is to get the most out of streamline. Streamline is not only while underwater but includes the hand entry the catch, the pull thru until your finish and how your hand exits the water. Getting the elbows high however a completely relaxed forearm while it is above water.
Thanks for the tip!
Would this work with a push off as well, and if so what time would you suggest I shoot for in that case, 15 seconds?
Unfortunately we're not allowed to dive-in at our pool. The swimming blocks are forbidden, and we can't dive into the shallow end. Rules GRRRRRRR..
