I've been trying to reduce my distance per stroke for the last three months but whatever I do, I can't break the 18 strokes per 25 meter barrier. I stretch, I pull etc, but I just can't get there.
I think it may be because I'm not getting enough power out of the left side...I'm right handed and therefore tend to use that side of my body for the most power...any suggestions?
-dd
I hope I am not leading your wrong here, I am not a stroke technician, but I have a lot of experience. I can tell you what helps me.
Start with some catch-up (touch your hand before pulling other arm) or tag and drag (catch-up with high elbow,drag fingers on water). Breath on both sides when you do the drill, it makes you rotate. Also, I have to remind myself to keep my head down.
Then, do an "almost catch-up". Wait until your hand on your recovery is ready to enter the water before you pull the extended arm.
I feel dps really helps.
Betsy Durrant
I hope I am not leading your wrong here, I am not a stroke technician, but I have a lot of experience. I can tell you what helps me.
Start with some catch-up (touch your hand before pulling other arm) or tag and drag (catch-up with high elbow,drag fingers on water). Breath on both sides when you do the drill, it makes you rotate. Also, I have to remind myself to keep my head down.
Then, do an "almost catch-up". Wait until your hand on your recovery is ready to enter the water before you pull the extended arm.
I feel dps really helps.
Betsy Durrant
