I tried the closed fist drill for a few lengths in a pool. I alternated between closed fist drill and normal swimming as fast as possible, with full rest between. However, the times were the same between closed fist and normal, and when using closed fist, both stroke rate and stroke per length increased slightly, resulting in the same time.
How should I interpret the numbers?
Same times is an indicator of "normal" stroke problems. Do you drop your elbow so as to pull flat with your hand/palm?
This will allow your hand to move quickly without a strong pressure on your hand to push back on and move you forward.
Same times is an indicator of "normal" stroke problems. Do you drop your elbow so as to pull flat with your hand/palm?
This will allow your hand to move quickly without a strong pressure on your hand to push back on and move you forward.
