Hi everyone, got a question on the use of hand paddles. I've been swimming over a year now, (about 4 times a week, 3000 yards average). 2 months ago I encorporated hand paddles into my workout. Usually about 500-1000 yards, typically 50,s and 100's on a interval such as .45 or1:30. Since then, the last 3 times I swam freestyle events (mainly100's & 200's), my times have actually fallen off. My yearly big meet is coming up in the end of April. Should I discontinue the use of them soon. Could my arms be overworked and tired? I have absolutely no shoulder/arm pain because of them.
Thanks for all suggestions
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As with any tool, paddles have there strengths and weaknesses. This includes there impact on your stroke.
My coach has me use them to help correct my habit to exit prematurely. With the straps adjusted loosely, if I do the stroke incorrectly, I will quickly feel it as the paddles slide around on my hand or fall off during the exit.
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As with any tool, paddles have there strengths and weaknesses. This includes there impact on your stroke.
My coach has me use them to help correct my habit to exit prematurely. With the straps adjusted loosely, if I do the stroke incorrectly, I will quickly feel it as the paddles slide around on my hand or fall off during the exit.
