Hey Guys!
So I've been trying to work on my technique this summer and I've made a lot of progress in my freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke mainly because I've been working with an instructor. However, we didn't have a chance to get to butterfly, and I'm really considering joining a local club team in the fall, but I don't want to embarrass myself by being unable to swim this stroke at all.
Anyway, I was hoping that you guys may be able to tell me how I should go about teaching myself and what things to really be careful about. If you guys have any videos that you think are really good, I'd love to see those too.
Thanks!
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I don't want to embarrass myself by being unable to swim this stroke at all.
On the topic of Fly - I cant help. On the topic of being embarrassed I can offer some insight. I watched the local Masters club workout thru the glass windows of the pool for 2 months while I tried to get myself ready to join them. The best thing that happened to me was when my job changed my schedule and I could not swim when the pool was open in the evenings. My choice was mornings with the club or toss the idea. I was very nervous to say the least - These were Athletes... They made me feel welcome and there was (and still is) never a negative vibe from our crew. The progress you will make in such a short period of time after jumping in with an organized, coached Masters team will astound you.
Take the plunge - Its worth it!
I don't want to embarrass myself by being unable to swim this stroke at all.
On the topic of Fly - I cant help. On the topic of being embarrassed I can offer some insight. I watched the local Masters club workout thru the glass windows of the pool for 2 months while I tried to get myself ready to join them. The best thing that happened to me was when my job changed my schedule and I could not swim when the pool was open in the evenings. My choice was mornings with the club or toss the idea. I was very nervous to say the least - These were Athletes... They made me feel welcome and there was (and still is) never a negative vibe from our crew. The progress you will make in such a short period of time after jumping in with an organized, coached Masters team will astound you.
Take the plunge - Its worth it!
