I have a new swim student who learned a "version" of TI for his triathlons. He over rotates(turning almost on his back) when he breathes. I have worked with him on a couple of drills but they don't seem to be helping... I would love some suggestions for an effective drill that would help with this problem. He is committed to improving his swimming and I really want to help him improve.
CoachKathy
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I would recommend checking out this youtube video:
Freestyle Breathing with Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, & Bob Bowman - YouTube
It's probably been linked many times already but it's awesome advice on the topic.
I don't see phelps or hoff rotating all that much in the videos. I think what's notable about the Phelps and Hoff strokes is how absolutely steady their center line is even when breathing. Rotating along their axis to breathe rather than lifting their heads or twisting their necks probably helps them stay on a perfect center line.
Phelps' one-sided breathing and lope may help him spend a bit more time on his side though on the breathing side.
I would recommend checking out this youtube video:
Freestyle Breathing with Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, & Bob Bowman - YouTube
It's probably been linked many times already but it's awesome advice on the topic.
I don't see phelps or hoff rotating all that much in the videos. I think what's notable about the Phelps and Hoff strokes is how absolutely steady their center line is even when breathing. Rotating along their axis to breathe rather than lifting their heads or twisting their necks probably helps them stay on a perfect center line.
Phelps' one-sided breathing and lope may help him spend a bit more time on his side though on the breathing side.
