I'm devoting a few weeks to a lot of kicking. Is that beneficial to my whole stroke? Of course I'll be doing whole strokes, but I'm focusing a lot on my kicks this week and the next.
So, my question is: is using a kickboard okay for *** kick? I've heard that some say that it makse your butt sink, which is NOT okay, and yes, I actually take more kicks to cover one length on a kickboard than on a kickboard with a pull buoy to make my butt float to the surface, despite the less power.
Which brings me to my second question: how about kicking on a kickboard with a pull buoy between my legs? I know it helps me keep my legs close when I kick, but if I keep on doing this will I be too dependent on the pull buoy to make my butt get near the surface, so that if the buoy is removed my butt will sink? Or is a pull buoy okay?
Lemme know your views on this! Thanks!
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Thanks Bill, I can't wait to get the magazine. Put a rush on magazine will ya!
I have coached in clinics and at the ASCA World Clinic with Mike Collins, and he is one of the great assets in masters swimming. We think of Mike as a triathlete, and distance swimmer, but I have seen him swim some great 200 breaststroke races. And I am always envious of him at Nova, some of the best breaststrokers have competed for Nova and Coach David Salo.
The nicest womens 100 stroke I have ever seen was Stacianna Stitts in her first heat of the 100 ***. It was a thing of beauty and very fast.
Everyone, just remember it is OK to practice slowly in breaststroke, just use good form.
And one of the best tips is: Count your kicks per length. Kick with your head up for several lengths, then kick with your head in line with your spine looking down for several lengths.
Thanks Bill, I can't wait to get the magazine. Put a rush on magazine will ya!
I have coached in clinics and at the ASCA World Clinic with Mike Collins, and he is one of the great assets in masters swimming. We think of Mike as a triathlete, and distance swimmer, but I have seen him swim some great 200 breaststroke races. And I am always envious of him at Nova, some of the best breaststrokers have competed for Nova and Coach David Salo.
The nicest womens 100 stroke I have ever seen was Stacianna Stitts in her first heat of the 100 ***. It was a thing of beauty and very fast.
Everyone, just remember it is OK to practice slowly in breaststroke, just use good form.
And one of the best tips is: Count your kicks per length. Kick with your head up for several lengths, then kick with your head in line with your spine looking down for several lengths.
