I just read the article "Windmill Revolution" by Bill Volckening and was wondering what you all thought about the possibility of using the straight-arm recovery. What I found interesting was the discussion of the stroke's similarities to the undulation, recovery and pull of butterfly. I also found it interesting that some of the coaches and swimmers felt that the straight-arm recovery added hip snap at the end of the stroke, which I have been lead to believe is the least propulsive portion of the stroke.
Does anyone know where I could read more on the subject and the specifics of technique or any drills?
Hook'em
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When you said written information, I was hoping that there might be something out there available for the public.
I tried using a straight arm recovery and definitly noticed a difference due to what seemed to be increased momentum, kind of like an upside-down pendulum effect. I also felt more undulation and rhythm, and it seemed like I lowered my times on 100 yard repeats by a few seconds without increasing my stroke count. I might might try this for a month and see how my times are at the end of the month.
Could you share any drills that these coachs and swimmers used? I understand that it is probably proprietary, but I figuered that I would ask anyway.
Hook'em
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When you said written information, I was hoping that there might be something out there available for the public.
I tried using a straight arm recovery and definitly noticed a difference due to what seemed to be increased momentum, kind of like an upside-down pendulum effect. I also felt more undulation and rhythm, and it seemed like I lowered my times on 100 yard repeats by a few seconds without increasing my stroke count. I might might try this for a month and see how my times are at the end of the month.
Could you share any drills that these coachs and swimmers used? I understand that it is probably proprietary, but I figuered that I would ask anyway.
Hook'em
Blue
