If a swimmers legs are going side to side (fish tailing), what is a good drill to correct this?
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In my experience fishtailing results from two related things: cross over and insufficient roll. You can cover up these problems with kicking in which case they will show up in pull sets. If you are rolled right onto your side a cross over becomes a upward vertical movement and most swimmers will intuitively not do it. If you emphasize the extension leaving the swimmer on their side with the arm extended directly ahead or slightly downward the cross over should correct itself. Also, many people who cross over are entering too early and moving the entry point further forward as well as outward will help.
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Former Member
In my experience fishtailing results from two related things: cross over and insufficient roll. You can cover up these problems with kicking in which case they will show up in pull sets. If you are rolled right onto your side a cross over becomes a upward vertical movement and most swimmers will intuitively not do it. If you emphasize the extension leaving the swimmer on their side with the arm extended directly ahead or slightly downward the cross over should correct itself. Also, many people who cross over are entering too early and moving the entry point further forward as well as outward will help.
