i'm really new to fly stroke,i don't have a coach,but have watched others doing fly,when i tried i could do it but seemed to take loads of strokes per length,also it tired me to do just 25m,i can do 2500 breastroke without stopping,maybe about 100 free before getting very tired,any suggestions ,workouts with weights etc to assist me to getting better.perhaps a simple explanation of the fly stroke would be of help too.
Without going into a long description of fly, I would suggest you find someone who can watch your stroke and give you tips. My suggestion is to use only one arm at a time until you know the stroke better. When I teach fly to my team I usually teach it in the following way.
1. 2x25 work on breathing. keep your chin on the water, it is almost as if you are putting a golf ball with you chin when you breathe.
3. 2x25 do freestyle arms and dolphin kick. This will help you maintain small, fast kicks.
4. 4x25 right arm down, left arm back. Breathe looking forward. On the first two, keep your opposite arm in front of you. On the second two, have your opposite arm at your side.
5. 2x25 3 right arm strokes, 3 left arm strokes, 3 full strokes. Make sure you stay on the surface, you don't want to be diving under the water too much.
Anyway, these are just some ideas to help you. I would also see if you can find some books or films which will show you how to learn fly.
Good luck,
SJ
Without going into a long description of fly, I would suggest you find someone who can watch your stroke and give you tips. My suggestion is to use only one arm at a time until you know the stroke better. When I teach fly to my team I usually teach it in the following way.
1. 2x25 work on breathing. keep your chin on the water, it is almost as if you are putting a golf ball with you chin when you breathe.
3. 2x25 do freestyle arms and dolphin kick. This will help you maintain small, fast kicks.
4. 4x25 right arm down, left arm back. Breathe looking forward. On the first two, keep your opposite arm in front of you. On the second two, have your opposite arm at your side.
5. 2x25 3 right arm strokes, 3 left arm strokes, 3 full strokes. Make sure you stay on the surface, you don't want to be diving under the water too much.
Anyway, these are just some ideas to help you. I would also see if you can find some books or films which will show you how to learn fly.
Good luck,
SJ
