Seems like everyone thinks I should change to Bent arm freestyle pull. Have done straight arm as kid and now over 20 years as masters and for first 10 years all strokes all distances and all open waters. And most years very successfully. And no shoulder injuries. I have been researching thingthis online and understand the differences but still do not see how changing to bent arm free pull would be to my benefit. And feels totally awkward. Yeah I know change feels awkward. Anyone else feel this way?
If you're quite powerful, I think for shorter distances there can be a trade-off for using a straighter arm pull. Swimmers like Bovell and Bosque can accomplish this. Of course the elbow will always follow their catch no matter how straight their arm appears.
Correct me if I am wrong here, but there are some sprinters who use a straight arm recovery - Bovell and Bosque may be two who do this. But I would be very surprised if they also use that same straight arm for the pull.
If you're quite powerful, I think for shorter distances there can be a trade-off for using a straighter arm pull. Swimmers like Bovell and Bosque can accomplish this. Of course the elbow will always follow their catch no matter how straight their arm appears.
Correct me if I am wrong here, but there are some sprinters who use a straight arm recovery - Bovell and Bosque may be two who do this. But I would be very surprised if they also use that same straight arm for the pull.
