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
Blue
Parents
Former Member
I discovered a book "Swimming for Seniors" by Edward J. Shea in which he states--A lack of flexibility in the shoulder joint often determines the senior swimmer's preference for the raised-hand during recovery i.e. straight arm recovery. He goes on to describe specifically how to make this recovery and has illustrations to demonstrate it. Published by Leisure Press 1986.
I discovered a book "Swimming for Seniors" by Edward J. Shea in which he states--A lack of flexibility in the shoulder joint often determines the senior swimmer's preference for the raised-hand during recovery i.e. straight arm recovery. He goes on to describe specifically how to make this recovery and has illustrations to demonstrate it. Published by Leisure Press 1986.
