Hi all. I've been working through the TI drills from the book. I've posted a couple of videos on Youtube:
TI Triple Overswitch Drill Practice - YouTube
TI Drillstroke Practice - YouTube
Particularly on the second video I'm really throwing my right arm. I don't notice it when I'm doing it though. Anyone care to have a look at my videos and tell me how I'm doing and what I need to work on? Thanks,
David
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Hi David,
I think this issue is a very minor one. It should not interfere with the benefits you're getting out of working on these drills. In fact, this thing you do with your arm reminds me the stroke of this guy, Bill Kirby who was featured on SwimSmooth's first DVD. An Olympian, great swimmer, who just like you sometimes *throw* his arm especially whilst breathing.
Here have a look
Bill Kirby Swimming Technique Visualization - YouTube
This flaw denotes good body rotation, good recovery mechanics, and it's nothing that your Zipper drill won't fix (easily that is).
Personnally, I'd worry more about this strange *agitated* 8 or more beat kicking you do, as it tends to provide you with too much propulsion, thus lowering the benefits that this drill should have on pulling.
And obviously, very obviously you're gllllllliding a lot which is consistent with TI work, just be aware that some day, you'll have to learn to better catch the water.
Hi David,
I think this issue is a very minor one. It should not interfere with the benefits you're getting out of working on these drills. In fact, this thing you do with your arm reminds me the stroke of this guy, Bill Kirby who was featured on SwimSmooth's first DVD. An Olympian, great swimmer, who just like you sometimes *throw* his arm especially whilst breathing.
Here have a look
Bill Kirby Swimming Technique Visualization - YouTube
This flaw denotes good body rotation, good recovery mechanics, and it's nothing that your Zipper drill won't fix (easily that is).
Personnally, I'd worry more about this strange *agitated* 8 or more beat kicking you do, as it tends to provide you with too much propulsion, thus lowering the benefits that this drill should have on pulling.
And obviously, very obviously you're gllllllliding a lot which is consistent with TI work, just be aware that some day, you'll have to learn to better catch the water.
