OK...it appears I may be somewhat dated in my thinking regarding the optimal head position for freestyle. I have always used the 'where the water meets the hairline is the correct head position'...of course that's assuming you have a hairline. I have noticed this Phelps kid (man, he's quick) lowers his head in the freestyle.
Can someone shed some light on the correct psoition or is it one of those 'it depends' answer.
WOW!! Thanks for the quick lessons...I have been converted!!
LK 1/16/04 2:35 PM EST
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Gareth is correct "The head in neutral position throughout all of the strokes"
Coaches world wide are now starting with body position first, then teaching technique.
Most swimmers overlook the minor details that would help them swim better. What is with dark black or blue goggles for indoor pools? :mad: No wonder they can't see the walls. I require amber or clear antifog goggles for all my swimmers when coaching indoors. That way they can see without looking up.
Have you seen the DVD video of Michael Phelps? No more sculling out and in, more of a straight pull.
I did not like all of Cecil Colwin's book, or Maglishco's last book. At least Cecil is adaptive and always learning.
Gareth is correct "The head in neutral position throughout all of the strokes"
Coaches world wide are now starting with body position first, then teaching technique.
Most swimmers overlook the minor details that would help them swim better. What is with dark black or blue goggles for indoor pools? :mad: No wonder they can't see the walls. I require amber or clear antifog goggles for all my swimmers when coaching indoors. That way they can see without looking up.
Have you seen the DVD video of Michael Phelps? No more sculling out and in, more of a straight pull.
I did not like all of Cecil Colwin's book, or Maglishco's last book. At least Cecil is adaptive and always learning.
