ok, I've been working on my free stroke quite a bit, but still feel like something's off. My coach said that when done correctly it should feel like my front hand is getting pulled through the water, and that there should not be and resistance felt on that hand.
Well, I still feel resistance most of the time and I'm wondering if I'm leaning on the hand too much, or perhaps my head position is not correct.. Does anyone know what i'm talking about or any ways to correct this?
thanks,
Jeanette.
ps.. we used the stretch cords in practice last night for the first time. It was so much fun! (well at least the coming back from the far wall was) lol.. Has anyone else used these and what do you think of them?
I’m not sure what relationship there is between “head position” and “feel like my front hand is getting pulled through the water”???
Also, if your front hand is getting pulled through the water then it is causing slowing resistance, if it is pulling through the water then it is providing thrust, so I’m not sure at what point of the stroke the coach is referring to getting pulled (maybe the entry and catch). But after the catch the hand should be accelerating through the pull causing resistance to be felt on the hand and arm.
And to your post script… Stretch cords (the ones that let you barely make the 25) are one of my favorite training toys. I find them a great tool to work on generating maximum power. And while the free ride back is fun, there is not a lot of other benefit beyond working on the streamline.
I’m not sure what relationship there is between “head position” and “feel like my front hand is getting pulled through the water”???
Also, if your front hand is getting pulled through the water then it is causing slowing resistance, if it is pulling through the water then it is providing thrust, so I’m not sure at what point of the stroke the coach is referring to getting pulled (maybe the entry and catch). But after the catch the hand should be accelerating through the pull causing resistance to be felt on the hand and arm.
And to your post script… Stretch cords (the ones that let you barely make the 25) are one of my favorite training toys. I find them a great tool to work on generating maximum power. And while the free ride back is fun, there is not a lot of other benefit beyond working on the streamline.
