In freestyle and backstroke, perhaps everyone has a favorite side to start the first stroke, either left arm, or right arm, making the first pull. How many can start on both sides equally well? Even if not equally well, how many can nonetheless make a fairly okay start on the weaker side? Do the professionals train on both sides?
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I took note today of what I actually do:
When I streamline off the wall for freestyle, I have my left hand on top and right hand underneath so pull with my right arm first.
When I turn I push off on my side, left down, right up, and still right hand underneath left so I SDK, rotate and pull with my right arm first.
Also on backstroke I start with my left hand on top of my right, so my right hand still pulls first. If you think about it, I've now switched hand positions as I'm now on my back!
I took note today of what I actually do:
When I streamline off the wall for freestyle, I have my left hand on top and right hand underneath so pull with my right arm first.
When I turn I push off on my side, left down, right up, and still right hand underneath left so I SDK, rotate and pull with my right arm first.
Also on backstroke I start with my left hand on top of my right, so my right hand still pulls first. If you think about it, I've now switched hand positions as I'm now on my back!
