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?
My stroke coach worked a trick on me that helps. I use it to check myself occasionally. It's a little hard to describe, but take a kickboard and put the wide end between your thighs and have it stick up like a shark fin. As you swim, you will feel it rock side to side. If you are stiff, it'll just stick straight up, and too much rotation and it tends to pop out. You'll get to feeling if you're lopsided or if you're starting to get the right amount. Good luck!
My stroke coach worked a trick on me that helps. I use it to check myself occasionally. It's a little hard to describe, but take a kickboard and put the wide end between your thighs and have it stick up like a shark fin. As you swim, you will feel it rock side to side. If you are stiff, it'll just stick straight up, and too much rotation and it tends to pop out. You'll get to feeling if you're lopsided or if you're starting to get the right amount. Good luck!
