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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Straightarm recovery has been getting a lot of time in magazines recently. I was wondering if anyone has converted their stroke yet? I've been trying it. It seems to me that it allows me to plant my habnd deeper into the water for the catch, fewer strokes per lenght. I also seem to roll more, especially on my nonbreathing side.
Straightarm recovery has been getting a lot of time in magazines recently. I was wondering if anyone has converted their stroke yet? I've been trying it. It seems to me that it allows me to plant my habnd deeper into the water for the catch, fewer strokes per lenght. I also seem to roll more, especially on my nonbreathing side.
