My training partner and I stuck my water proof camera on a mini tripod and video taped 200 IM's head-on; that was the start of our stroke analysis adventures which has more or less directed what drills we focus on, and to a certain degree how we train.
But, I'm curious how many other folks to this, and if they've seen real results in the form of faster swims or less injury.
But, I'm curious how many other folks to this, and if they've seen real results in the form of faster swims or less injury.
Yes! Here are a couple of examples. My husband filmed me by positioning the camera just below the surface and panning with me:
1. Breaststroke turn (underwater view)
www.youtube.com/watch
2. Breaststroke front view (topside) www.youtube.com/watch
3. Breaststroke side view (topside) www.youtube.com/watch
The biggest benefit of doing these videos has been the feedback I have received by posting them on the forums and asking for constructive criticism. For me, the feedback I have received from Allen Stark and Jim Rude ("The Breaststroke Lane") has been extremely helpful.
I have also found it helpful to repeat these video sessions periodically, so I can make sure I am not slipping back into to some bad habits and stroke flaws I had previously corrected. Since I mostly train without a coach, the camera becomes my "coach" when nobody else is around to point things out.
My husband also shoots videos of my races at meets for the same reasons. (Besides, it keeps him from getting bored! :agree: )
But, I'm curious how many other folks to this, and if they've seen real results in the form of faster swims or less injury.
Yes! Here are a couple of examples. My husband filmed me by positioning the camera just below the surface and panning with me:
1. Breaststroke turn (underwater view)
www.youtube.com/watch
2. Breaststroke front view (topside) www.youtube.com/watch
3. Breaststroke side view (topside) www.youtube.com/watch
The biggest benefit of doing these videos has been the feedback I have received by posting them on the forums and asking for constructive criticism. For me, the feedback I have received from Allen Stark and Jim Rude ("The Breaststroke Lane") has been extremely helpful.
I have also found it helpful to repeat these video sessions periodically, so I can make sure I am not slipping back into to some bad habits and stroke flaws I had previously corrected. Since I mostly train without a coach, the camera becomes my "coach" when nobody else is around to point things out.
My husband also shoots videos of my races at meets for the same reasons. (Besides, it keeps him from getting bored! :agree: )
