Hi everyone
I'm trying to reduce my front crawl armstroke rate. Currently I can get through 25M in 25 strokes (at best), my technique feels ok (high elbow recovery and a decent push phase), yet I notice other folks in the pool travelling the same distance in 15-20 strokes looking really relaxed. I'm working on improving my body roll, which I guess is the key, but any help or tips (maybe from someone who's had the same problem and has made a significant improvement) would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Andy
One thing, don't compare yourself to others with an arm-span greater than yours. Now, if your arm-span is the same and your taking more strokes yet going slower, then yes.
Just wanted to get this out there,
later.
I have average arm span, i.e. for a 5'10 guy my arm span is about 6 feet (or for what the swim smooth website calls the "ape index", I am +2 inches). So I'm pretty sure that I should be able to do better than 30-32 strokes per 50. I'm just wondering if this is something I should really concentrate on or just let it happen naturally.
One thing, don't compare yourself to others with an arm-span greater than yours. Now, if your arm-span is the same and your taking more strokes yet going slower, then yes.
Just wanted to get this out there,
later.
I have average arm span, i.e. for a 5'10 guy my arm span is about 6 feet (or for what the swim smooth website calls the "ape index", I am +2 inches). So I'm pretty sure that I should be able to do better than 30-32 strokes per 50. I'm just wondering if this is something I should really concentrate on or just let it happen naturally.
