Between swimming for a few months with a painful hip pre-surgery and having to swim with a pull buoy for nine weeks post-surgery, my hip problems caused a new stroke flaw that I had never had in the past with my freestyle. Check out my entire left arm and my right hand in the videos below, and you'll see what I mean.
To help correct the flaw, I've been using a pair of Finis Forearm Fulcrums and doing the bow and arrow drill, but I thought I would check in with my fellow Forumites for additional suggestions. I'm mainly concerned with my entry leading up to the pull. Due to a previous (non-swimming related) major shoulder surgery, I can't keep my elbows any higher on the pull, because of the stress on my clavicles.
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Thanks, Forumites! :agree:
Definitely be patient. You've adapted to new conditions post-surgery and using a pull buoy for 9 weeks must have changed your stroke somewhat. It will take some time to return to normal. Work on continuing to develop your core and your rotation. You can already see a significant difference between the kick in your first and second video, especially on the left side - in the second video it is much more consistent and efficient. Keep up the great work!
Definitely be patient. You've adapted to new conditions post-surgery and using a pull buoy for 9 weeks must have changed your stroke somewhat. It will take some time to return to normal. Work on continuing to develop your core and your rotation. You can already see a significant difference between the kick in your first and second video, especially on the left side - in the second video it is much more consistent and efficient. Keep up the great work!
