Trying to figure out how to take a breath when my arm is extended vs 30- 40% down towards the bottom of the pool. Is it a timing thing? High elbow catch totally elusive as well. Late start in proper technique.
Case in point: a tri coach I've used exhales right before she gets a breath, says the air you retain aids in floatation. The swim coach I've tried says start exhaling asap.
Bent arm catch elusive, straight arm is what I'm stuck with for now.  thanks for your info!
Yup. Gotta go with the swim coach on that one. A good stroke doesn't need an aid in flotation (he says making eye contact with the triathlete wet suit wearer - sorry couldn't resist).
The above advice on pulling over a barrel is what my club coach used often back in my youth. He'd tell me. I'd try. He'd repeat it. It is elusive. My pull has improved using a fist drill. Basically you swim with closed fists trying to keep the same stroke count per length as if your hands were open. It makes me more conscious of my arm position in the pull.
Case in point: a tri coach I've used exhales right before she gets a breath, says the air you retain aids in floatation. The swim coach I've tried says start exhaling asap.
Bent arm catch elusive, straight arm is what I'm stuck with for now.  thanks for your info!
Yup. Gotta go with the swim coach on that one. A good stroke doesn't need an aid in flotation (he says making eye contact with the triathlete wet suit wearer - sorry couldn't resist).
The above advice on pulling over a barrel is what my club coach used often back in my youth. He'd tell me. I'd try. He'd repeat it. It is elusive. My pull has improved using a fist drill. Basically you swim with closed fists trying to keep the same stroke count per length as if your hands were open. It makes me more conscious of my arm position in the pull.
