Hello all,
I have a question about starting the freestyle pull. one of the other threads spurred this question, talking about stroke count.
I can usually make it at about 16 strokes per 25 yards, though I've been told by an observer that I wait too long to start pulling, which may be why my count is so low (I'm 5'4").
I have a tendancy to pause a moment on the front hand, and glide a bit before pulling my arm through.
Is this wrong? I imagine I would go faster if I just immediately started pulling as soon as my hand entered the water.. I don't know at which point the efficiency stops and I start using more energy than I need. I don't pause very long, perhaps 1 second or so.
any thoughts on this?
Jeanette.
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Former Member
I think a lot depends on where you are at with your training. It is important to learn to feel the water. At 16 strokes per length, you can countinue to lower that to about 12-13. It is always good to experiment and see the difference between the feel of the water at different paces.
Hook'em
Blue
I think a lot depends on where you are at with your training. It is important to learn to feel the water. At 16 strokes per length, you can countinue to lower that to about 12-13. It is always good to experiment and see the difference between the feel of the water at different paces.
Hook'em
Blue
