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?
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I have just had a genie out of the bottle moment that may be useful for you. A new coach pointed out that I stretched out my arm underwater and "locked" it when swimming - imagine trying to point as far away as possible with your fingers. I also struggled with too much and too little rotation
He advised me not to lock my elbow and keep it slightly loose.
I find that my arm is more relaxed, the tip of my elbow now points to the side of the pool, and I am automatically rotating much more and without trying at all - it feels very natural as my body turns from side to side, and I have speeded up as a result
Hard to explain but worth a try - good luck
I have just had a genie out of the bottle moment that may be useful for you. A new coach pointed out that I stretched out my arm underwater and "locked" it when swimming - imagine trying to point as far away as possible with your fingers. I also struggled with too much and too little rotation
He advised me not to lock my elbow and keep it slightly loose.
I find that my arm is more relaxed, the tip of my elbow now points to the side of the pool, and I am automatically rotating much more and without trying at all - it feels very natural as my body turns from side to side, and I have speeded up as a result
Hard to explain but worth a try - good luck
