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?
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Originally posted by SwiminONandON
The "spear the water part"? Think of your hand as a spear, it should glide in, then fully extend.
In my mind I see my arm entering the water like it is entering a jacket sleeve. After my hand hits the water, I thrust it forward like I'm putting it into a sleeve.
And to address the point that the "feel" feels different for each person, for me I feel my whole forearm, not just my hand, pressing againt the water as I do my pull.
And SwiminONandON said, "Use your arms to anchor your stroke." That is a beautiful description.
Originally posted by SwiminONandON
The "spear the water part"? Think of your hand as a spear, it should glide in, then fully extend.
In my mind I see my arm entering the water like it is entering a jacket sleeve. After my hand hits the water, I thrust it forward like I'm putting it into a sleeve.
And to address the point that the "feel" feels different for each person, for me I feel my whole forearm, not just my hand, pressing againt the water as I do my pull.
And SwiminONandON said, "Use your arms to anchor your stroke." That is a beautiful description.
