Technique Recommendations?

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Former Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:50:22 GMT

Yep, the 11/1 positions are good to remember. Also, if you're right above the black line, if you keep your hand entry outside the lines, you'll keep from crossing over as well. What I've told some of my folks is to think of your arms as treads on a tank. they can only go round and round straight ahead. Once you start to envision your arms stroking in this way, you should be able to keep it going and correct yourself quickly when you feel/see yourself stray. thanks the tank suggestion sounds awesome. Ill work on this. Best wishes

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flystorms — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 08:54:16 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:37:43 GMT

Hard to see exactly what is going on underwater, but your arms seem to cross in quite a bit, especially on the left. One drill I like to use a lot (I have a tendency to do the same thing), is to think of my hands trying to enter the water at the 11 and 1 position on a clock, rather than 12 o'clock. Also, with the fly, you may want to try to practice imitating the recovery through the force of the kick. It looks like your lower body is sinking some, putting the pressure on the pull. Working on throwing in a harder kick will make it easier. Thank you the 11 and 1 position suggestion it sounds really helpful. Also, i noticed that i drop also for the fly. Thanks for your help. Best Wishes.

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SharkPointOlivia — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:59:09 GMT

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Former Member — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:41:10 GMT

You should absolutely work on developing an early vertical forearm - it's a key phase of the pull. Below I've linked to a video with a drill that will be useful for you in developing this. Just a general note of caution, however - I would be more concerned with ensuring that your overall technique is sound as opposed to focusing only on one area of the stroke. For example, you also need to work on your hand placement and avoid the crossing over tendency. You should always place the hand in front of the shoulder instead of allowing it to cross over towards the other side of your body. You can try the single arm drill to work on all aspects of your stroke while isolating each side of the body. This way you can work on fine-tuning your stroke as a whole. Good luck! https://vimeo.com/82897160 thank you!!! very helpful video. I noticed also that i have that crossing over tendency.

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Former Member — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:38:14 GMT

10575See your right elbow has dropped, and is leading the catch. The finger tips should lead, then hands, then forearm, and elbow should be last. Here, what I was talking about at 1:00 www.youtube.com/watch very helpful man thanks. That workout on the edge of the pool seems like something i gotta add to my warmup.

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Former Member — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:33:31 GMT

Here's the Thorpe video: www.youtube.com/watch nice he's a beast. especially on those kicks thanks

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__steve__ — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:56:48 GMT

Hi welcome You have good position in water. You can swim at ease so much more simply by rotating your upper arms the other way during entry, catch, and early pull. Place your arm out in front of you now with palm down. Look at where your elbow is pointed. Elbows need to point up just after, and during, the hand(s) enter the water. This is many times more effective and an easy change to make, but it does require optimal rotation, and upper body flexibility, so make it gradual. The rest looks good

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Swimspire — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:43:34 GMT

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Former Member — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:14:44 GMT

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__steve__ — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:26:24 GMT

10575Thanks man. I sort of understand you. But do you have any diagram or vid?See your right elbow has dropped, and is leading the catch. The finger tips should lead, then hands, then forearm, and elbow should be last. Here, what I was talking about at 1:00 www.youtube.com/watch

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Rich B. — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:10:34 GMT

I should add, you do not have to swim fast to do this.

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Rich B. — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:49:08 GMT

Here's the Thorpe video: www.youtube.com/watch

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Rich B. — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:47:25 GMT

Hello my fellow swimmers I really enjoy the forums and all the valuable information it provides for all kinds of swimmers. Thank you all for providing this resource. I just wanna know what suggestions you might have for me to improve my technique. I am not really a speed swimmer. Mostly prefer swimming for long distances and using it to relax and mediate about life. Any Tips or workout suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Suggestion: Keep the elbows high, vertical forearm, push the water back, rather than dropping the elbow and having your arm slip through the water. IMHO Ian Thorpe is a good example: www.youtube.com/watch You can still meditate while doing this :)