I've tried really hard for the past week or so, granted no one ever taught me how to swim freestyle, i tried by observing others and reading here along with books, videos, etc.
So far I've tried- really reach for the light bulb method from one of the DVD forgot the name, where you try to swim on a streamline position, rotate through my hips, elbows high, fingertips dragging along water surface.
My coach told me to try to keep my chin close to my chest and rotate that way - tried that and I drink water.
Sculling and try to pretend that i'm pushing water behind me and pulling myself forward, none of this help.
My stroke count is horrid at 25-26 per 25 meter, and I'm slow as a snail.
Is there anything else I can do? I'm already swimming with the masters class and i am not sure keep pushing myself to do the sets will get me anywhere?
Thanks for letting me rant, but maybe i'm just hopeless?!
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I second what scyfreestyler said about taking time to adapt. You must learn the correct movements and start to become comfortable with them, before you concern yourself with speed.
In fact, as you mechanics improve, you will notice that you do get faster, without trying any harder. Improved efficiency will lead to an improvement in times.
You must remember to have patience and to think about one thing at a time. Then only work at trying to improve one thing at a time. This will help you achieve faster gains as well, one focus at a time.
Also, you should look at www.goswim.tv and www.swimsmooth.com as well for advice/help.
Enjoy the ride.
I second what scyfreestyler said about taking time to adapt. You must learn the correct movements and start to become comfortable with them, before you concern yourself with speed.
In fact, as you mechanics improve, you will notice that you do get faster, without trying any harder. Improved efficiency will lead to an improvement in times.
You must remember to have patience and to think about one thing at a time. Then only work at trying to improve one thing at a time. This will help you achieve faster gains as well, one focus at a time.
Also, you should look at www.goswim.tv and www.swimsmooth.com as well for advice/help.
Enjoy the ride.
