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.
Fist drill serves two purposes as used in my personal drill arsenal; 1) the Catch and 2) Speed.
Sounds like the catch part was discovered. When using fists only, you can see how using your forearm is an integral part of the beginning of the underwater portion of your stroke.
Also, you can see how important it is to keep your underwater followthrough along the outside of your body. If you find those hands creeping underneath your body, move them out (rotate those shoulders more).
The Speed portion of fist drill is purely just getting a feel for how fast the turnover is with fists. Many distance swimmers, like myself, tend to have issues with slow turnover. Using fists, your arms are constantly moving, since your hands sink right in. Kinda makes me feel like I have a prayer at a decent 50 free :)
Fist drill serves two purposes as used in my personal drill arsenal; 1) the Catch and 2) Speed.
Sounds like the catch part was discovered. When using fists only, you can see how using your forearm is an integral part of the beginning of the underwater portion of your stroke.
Also, you can see how important it is to keep your underwater followthrough along the outside of your body. If you find those hands creeping underneath your body, move them out (rotate those shoulders more).
The Speed portion of fist drill is purely just getting a feel for how fast the turnover is with fists. Many distance swimmers, like myself, tend to have issues with slow turnover. Using fists, your arms are constantly moving, since your hands sink right in. Kinda makes me feel like I have a prayer at a decent 50 free :)
