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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My first stroke after a turn is also weak in relation to my mid-lap strokes. I combat this by using a few dolphin kicks off the wall which builds speed and reduces the need for my first stroke to regain lost mementum.
My first stroke after a turn is also weak in relation to my mid-lap strokes. I combat this by using a few dolphin kicks off the wall which builds speed and reduces the need for my first stroke to regain lost mementum.
