When I began to work on my front crawl, I watched all the TI videos, and maybe I'm wrong, but the rotation seemed extreme, (complete rotation from side to side). In watching a recent GoSwim video (Narrow Shoulders), using that form, I find that I slightly rotate but not much in comparison to TI. Is there a right/wrong amount of rotation? Also, how does one correct this problem - I rotate easily to my breathing side, but barely rotate to the opposite side. Is there anything else I can do other than breathing on both sides?
Generally, you want to avoid any extremes in swimming. You don't want to be extremely flat, nor you do want to over-rotate. Sounds like you need to work on developing more rotation on at least one side. Definitely work on being able to breathe bilaterally - you'll develop more symmetry in your stroke and you'll be able to keep an eye on your competitors from both sides. You can start out with kicking on your side, focusing on the non-breathing side, so that you can become more comfortable with kicking, rotation and breathing on that side. Good luck! :)
Generally, you want to avoid any extremes in swimming. You don't want to be extremely flat, nor you do want to over-rotate. Sounds like you need to work on developing more rotation on at least one side. Definitely work on being able to breathe bilaterally - you'll develop more symmetry in your stroke and you'll be able to keep an eye on your competitors from both sides. You can start out with kicking on your side, focusing on the non-breathing side, so that you can become more comfortable with kicking, rotation and breathing on that side. Good luck! :)
