Just saw some footage of my freestyle swims and it looks like, immediately after entry, my hand pulls outward instead of directly down. I can't feel myself doing this while I am swimming, though - to me, feels like I am pulling down. Can anyone recommend drills or things to keep in mind to prevent an "outward" pull instead of a downward pull with high elbow?
Just saw some footage of my freestyle swims and it looks like, immediately after entry, my hand pulls outward instead of directly down. I can't feel myself doing this while I am swimming, though - to me, feels like I am pulling down. Can anyone recommend drills or things to keep in mind to prevent an "outward" pull instead of a downward pull with high elbow?
What worked for me was to use a flat paddle (Strokemakers work well for this) and instead of placing the rubber tubing around a finger and your wrist, only use the rubber tubing with your middle finger. If you enter the water/pull incorrectly, the paddle will slip out of position, providing instant feedback.
Just saw some footage of my freestyle swims and it looks like, immediately after entry, my hand pulls outward instead of directly down. I can't feel myself doing this while I am swimming, though - to me, feels like I am pulling down. Can anyone recommend drills or things to keep in mind to prevent an "outward" pull instead of a downward pull with high elbow?
What worked for me was to use a flat paddle (Strokemakers work well for this) and instead of placing the rubber tubing around a finger and your wrist, only use the rubber tubing with your middle finger. If you enter the water/pull incorrectly, the paddle will slip out of position, providing instant feedback.
