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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
