I read an article about fist swimming. sometimes I do it but because the article seemed swell done, I tried it throughout one weeks work out. It totally screwed my stroke. I did 5X 400. On the last length of the last one my stroke count was 25/length. Then I did regular free for 400. through out my count was really high. Now i have to go back and do soemthing. I was surprised how quickly it changed everything. Now i think that I'll never swim with fists ever again.
As I understand it, the fist drill is supposed to heighten the sensation of using your forearm for propulsion. By doing so, it also ensures correct placement of the hand (and forearm) for maximum efficiency.
That being said, how many swimmers have their coaches stand over them while doing drills of any sort? Most drills are designed to correct or strengthen specific aspects of one's stroke, and if not monitored from the deck with appropriate feedback, are a waste of time.
Many coaches give drill sets and walk away. If your coach is one of those, demand attention to your efforts for one or two laps to make sure you are doing the drill correctly.
As I understand it, the fist drill is supposed to heighten the sensation of using your forearm for propulsion. By doing so, it also ensures correct placement of the hand (and forearm) for maximum efficiency.
That being said, how many swimmers have their coaches stand over them while doing drills of any sort? Most drills are designed to correct or strengthen specific aspects of one's stroke, and if not monitored from the deck with appropriate feedback, are a waste of time.
Many coaches give drill sets and walk away. If your coach is one of those, demand attention to your efforts for one or two laps to make sure you are doing the drill correctly.
