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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Thanks for your answer, very informative and helpful. :cool:
Originally posted by Gareth Eckley
Have you asked your coach about this ? From what I can gather he seems to be able to answer the question and your own coach should be the first person to ask.
But his perception of the term "soft entry" may be somthing different. Its not something he has used with me in the past! Your use in the message was the first time I had heard it!
Thanks again for your answers!:D
Thanks for your answer, very informative and helpful. :cool:
Originally posted by Gareth Eckley
Have you asked your coach about this ? From what I can gather he seems to be able to answer the question and your own coach should be the first person to ask.
But his perception of the term "soft entry" may be somthing different. Its not something he has used with me in the past! Your use in the message was the first time I had heard it!
Thanks again for your answers!:D
