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?
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Bill,
Did the coaches from programs using this technique comment at all on how often swimmers hit/lock arms during training, or how they work around it?
This sounds really wimpy, but I already come home with bruised wrists and hands pretty frequently - even when I pull in narrow when passing swimmers in adjacent lanes. (Nothing like getting whacked by a stronger male triathlete muscling through his set! That's a lot of force. I've actually had my arm go numb.)
I can't imagine a program where all swimmers are using a straight arm simultaneously!
The technique is really intriguing. I'd be interested in any comments/thoughts on managing a poolful, and/or at least playing nice with other swimmers.
Thanks!
Sandie
Bill,
Did the coaches from programs using this technique comment at all on how often swimmers hit/lock arms during training, or how they work around it?
This sounds really wimpy, but I already come home with bruised wrists and hands pretty frequently - even when I pull in narrow when passing swimmers in adjacent lanes. (Nothing like getting whacked by a stronger male triathlete muscling through his set! That's a lot of force. I've actually had my arm go numb.)
I can't imagine a program where all swimmers are using a straight arm simultaneously!
The technique is really intriguing. I'd be interested in any comments/thoughts on managing a poolful, and/or at least playing nice with other swimmers.
Thanks!
Sandie
