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 agree with rtodd and alex. If you are ready to give-up after two weeks, there is something not quiet right.
You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it for two weeks.
If you stay focused on making your stroke better by doing the little things, then you will start to see an improvement over time. You can make small improvements daily. Big improvements take time, sometimes a long time to happen.
Enoy your time in the water. Your improvements will come to you.
I agree with rtodd and alex. If you are ready to give-up after two weeks, there is something not quiet right.
You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it for two weeks.
If you stay focused on making your stroke better by doing the little things, then you will start to see an improvement over time. You can make small improvements daily. Big improvements take time, sometimes a long time to happen.
Enoy your time in the water. Your improvements will come to you.
