HAPPY NEW YEAR, FORUMITES! :party2: :chug:
One of my goals for the new year (as it is for every year) is to improve all four of my strokes. I have posted videos on The Breaststroke Lane, The Backstroke Lane, and The Butterfly Lane, in hopes of receiving some feedback on those strokes. Please feel free to check those out and offer any constructive criticism you may have.
Here are three freestyle videos of my current stroke. I have been working to eliminate flaws that were previously pointed out: Head bounce on the non-breathing stroke, a lazy right hand exit at the end of the stroke, and splashy hands on entry. Whether I succeeded or not is open for discussion. And, in the process, I hope I didn't pick up any other bad habits! :afraid:
http://youtu.be/DYFlTJ6nSJMhttp://youtu.be/KIFtgXBH5rUhttp://youtu.be/gw4QBsV0r0U
Thanks!
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Stroke rate has alot to do with the breathing pattern. As swimmers get older, taller, bigger, their stroke rates start to come down and they usually need to abondon every three and go to breathing to one side to get enough air. I'm sure they do assigned sets breathing every 3,5,7,9. It balances the stroke. When you get to open water it really pays to be comfortable on both sides.
Stroke rate has alot to do with the breathing pattern. As swimmers get older, taller, bigger, their stroke rates start to come down and they usually need to abondon every three and go to breathing to one side to get enough air. I'm sure they do assigned sets breathing every 3,5,7,9. It balances the stroke. When you get to open water it really pays to be comfortable on both sides.
