We work on stroke counts alot over the summer break, I was wondering what a reasonable stroke count is for each of the strokes. I know it depends alot on height, kick off the wall etc.
On an aerobic set (this is short course meters!) I can hold 9-11 on fly (with 6-8kicks off wall), 12-14 on back (with 6-8kicks off wall), 6-7 on breastsroke and 13-15 on freestyle.
Being a freestyler thats the one I concentrate on most. I can swim a 50 in about 34 secs holding 13-14 strokes on an aerobic set, yet when I race (26 for the 50m) I go 18-20 strokes. I know this is alot of difference to the aerobic set, so was wondering whether most swimmers have such a big difference?
I find it really hard (impossible!) to lower my stroke rate whilst going flat out to less than 18/19 strokes. I have chatted to my coach about it and he thinks that it is my optimal stroke rate but I still need to improve my stroke length. Any less strokes than this I end up feeling mechanical and loose my rythm!
Just wondered if anyone had any views on the above!!:D
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Sorry ! For some reason that message did not come thru to me. I apologize for the tone of my last post !
It seems as though you are doing a lot right. BTW The flick at the end of the armstroke forces your arm into a straight arm recovery, at least for the start of that movement. I know because I used to do that myself.
It sounds as though your coach is "on the ball". Do you work on a "soft entry" ?
Sorry ! For some reason that message did not come thru to me. I apologize for the tone of my last post !
It seems as though you are doing a lot right. BTW The flick at the end of the armstroke forces your arm into a straight arm recovery, at least for the start of that movement. I know because I used to do that myself.
It sounds as though your coach is "on the ball". Do you work on a "soft entry" ?
