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
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A couple of other things to consider. The least amount of breaths you are taking, the more streamlined you are in the water, thus your stroke count should be lower. Another issue, directly associated with streamline and speed is the first breath after your flipturn. Try not to take that breath on the first stroke, but on a 2nd or 3rd stroke. This will get your body faster to a vertical position and will make you more streamlined and faster.
Last, but not least, try to roll your body. I am far from an expert in this motion, but I know it has helped other swimmers very well.
Hope this helps
A couple of other things to consider. The least amount of breaths you are taking, the more streamlined you are in the water, thus your stroke count should be lower. Another issue, directly associated with streamline and speed is the first breath after your flipturn. Try not to take that breath on the first stroke, but on a 2nd or 3rd stroke. This will get your body faster to a vertical position and will make you more streamlined and faster.
Last, but not least, try to roll your body. I am far from an expert in this motion, but I know it has helped other swimmers very well.
Hope this helps
