Hello USMS, I need some help and pointers.
A little history: 4 years ago I took a beginning swimming lesson with a coach for 2 weeks. At first he tried to teached me front crawl but no matter how hard, I couldn't propel myself foward. Sometime later, he told me that my feet couldn't arch enough to do the kick. So with that, he went ahead and taught me breaststroke. After the lessons, I swam for fun for a few months than I stopped.
Now 4 years later, I am beginning to get back at it. I have been watching videos and reading stroke technique regarding the breaststroke and I am getting much better but I still need to get faster.
Now I have 2 questions for you guys
1. Advice me on stroke technique and drills to strengthen and fasten my breaststroke
2. Are there anyway I can make my feet arch enough so I do the front crawl kick?
Thanks
Update.
Well, not really. I have been swimming inconsistently for the past few months but I am planning on changing that. I've been still trying to get down the basics of freestyle but it's ever elusive! I bought a pair of zoomers to help with my kick but as soon as I try to add arm strokes, it just fell apart!
I have a few more questions:
1. I have read from TI that the point of kicking isn't to produce propulsion, but rather maintain a bodyroll. How true does that apply?
2. Are there any stretches that can help my ankle flexibility?
3. Can I still be a successful swimmer even though my body wasn't built for it?
Thanks!
2 - Make the ABCs with your foot. Try to keep your lower leg still. I don't think it matters if you do capital letters or lowercase, but the point is that in all 26 letters, you are stretching out your ankle pretty good. Make sure you do both feet.
3 - Yes. A lot of practice, hard work, dedication and drive can go a long way.
:banana:
Update.
Well, not really. I have been swimming inconsistently for the past few months but I am planning on changing that. I've been still trying to get down the basics of freestyle but it's ever elusive! I bought a pair of zoomers to help with my kick but as soon as I try to add arm strokes, it just fell apart!
I have a few more questions:
1. I have read from TI that the point of kicking isn't to produce propulsion, but rather maintain a bodyroll. How true does that apply?
2. Are there any stretches that can help my ankle flexibility?
3. Can I still be a successful swimmer even though my body wasn't built for it?
Thanks!
2 - Make the ABCs with your foot. Try to keep your lower leg still. I don't think it matters if you do capital letters or lowercase, but the point is that in all 26 letters, you are stretching out your ankle pretty good. Make sure you do both feet.
3 - Yes. A lot of practice, hard work, dedication and drive can go a long way.
:banana:
