I need help- When I push off after I flip and my body is in streamline position when I begin to stroke it seems that I slow down too much. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I do admit I often sneak a breath but even when I don't it seems I slow down too much. Any suggestions?
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I see frequent mention of the streamlined position off the wall "with biceps pressed firmly against the ears".
And yet this does not appear to be what the top swimmers do. Invariably, the top swimmers are also some of the most flexible, granted, but for optimal streamlining, they do seem to have their biceps pressed against their heads .. some way BEHIND their ears.
I found a great picture of Phelps in this position and have copied the link here ...
www.abc.net.au/reslib/ 200407/r25067_61988.jpg
If the link doesn't work, go to Google and search for 'Michael Phelps' under 'images'. The picture is on about the 4th page at the bottom.
Any coaches out there care to comment on this?
Alex
I see frequent mention of the streamlined position off the wall "with biceps pressed firmly against the ears".
And yet this does not appear to be what the top swimmers do. Invariably, the top swimmers are also some of the most flexible, granted, but for optimal streamlining, they do seem to have their biceps pressed against their heads .. some way BEHIND their ears.
I found a great picture of Phelps in this position and have copied the link here ...
www.abc.net.au/reslib/ 200407/r25067_61988.jpg
If the link doesn't work, go to Google and search for 'Michael Phelps' under 'images'. The picture is on about the 4th page at the bottom.
Any coaches out there care to comment on this?
Alex
