Does anyone else here NOT kick when they swim freestyle?
When I was 19, a coach told me that a lot of "real" freestylers don't kick, which was a surprise to me because every other coach I'd had would yell at me to kick during my events. I grew up thinking I was the odd one out, but maybe someone on here knows what I'm talking about...
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I have been impressed by Terry's conduct (and patience) in these forums; both in not 'pushing' his very successful product and showing a lively desire to exchange information and opinions relating to improvements in our shared passion: swimming. To me, these forums are perfect for this kind of exchange and within the context of free debate have rarely been abused (& he is gone).
Recently I sold a copy (before I closed the doors forever) of Terry's book to a swim instructor at the local pool (teaching adults) and watched her employ the book to turn a bunch of thrashers into smooth, economical, hip-rotating prospects for Masters in a very short time- I was impressed. I have watched similar classes many times over the years show little progress.
Basically, I think what Terry (& others) advocates on this forum seems to boil down to this: inform yourself, apply yourself, improve yourself- keep repeating the process.
I have been impressed by Terry's conduct (and patience) in these forums; both in not 'pushing' his very successful product and showing a lively desire to exchange information and opinions relating to improvements in our shared passion: swimming. To me, these forums are perfect for this kind of exchange and within the context of free debate have rarely been abused (& he is gone).
Recently I sold a copy (before I closed the doors forever) of Terry's book to a swim instructor at the local pool (teaching adults) and watched her employ the book to turn a bunch of thrashers into smooth, economical, hip-rotating prospects for Masters in a very short time- I was impressed. I have watched similar classes many times over the years show little progress.
Basically, I think what Terry (& others) advocates on this forum seems to boil down to this: inform yourself, apply yourself, improve yourself- keep repeating the process.
