What do YOU need to do to have a major swimming breakthrough?"
I started this thread over in the work outs section which I think doesn't get as much traffic as the general discussion board
so here's the link
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
but my point is,
No matter what, the time between right now and your focus meet is going to pass, and the things you do to prepare for your meet is of the UTMOST importance.
the choices you make
the chances you take
swim hard in practice
rehearse racing
I want to read your story about your breakthrough.
Decide it starts today
that this season will be your best season EVER
What do you need to do to make this true?
Ande
Your kick looks good.With your pull you need to focus on getting into EVF.You have pretty classic dropped elbows.That is even more common in BR than in free.The old advice of feeling like you are pulling yourself over a barrel is good.I'd forget about stroke count on the 50,if you are fastest taking 15 strokes take 15 strokes.It's a 50 so you won't get tired from over stroking.That said,your stroke count will go down if you get more distance from your pull.
By the way,my stroke count is 9 per 25 for a 50,8 per 25 for a 100 and 6-7 per 25 for a 200.
Good news about the kick- thanks! As for my pull, EVF is painful on my left (post-surgery) shoulder when done repetitively, but I'm going to see if I can suck it up on at least the 50yd., this weekend!
Your stroke count is awesome! :bow: The least I have ever been able to do on a 25yd. length is 7- and that is with a 50 second 50! So, I'm going to work hard on strengthening my shoulders and arms up for Nats.!
Thanks for the feedback, King Frog; you know it's always appreciated by me! :D
Your kick looks good.With your pull you need to focus on getting into EVF.You have pretty classic dropped elbows.That is even more common in BR than in free.The old advice of feeling like you are pulling yourself over a barrel is good.I'd forget about stroke count on the 50,if you are fastest taking 15 strokes take 15 strokes.It's a 50 so you won't get tired from over stroking.That said,your stroke count will go down if you get more distance from your pull.
By the way,my stroke count is 9 per 25 for a 50,8 per 25 for a 100 and 6-7 per 25 for a 200.
Good news about the kick- thanks! As for my pull, EVF is painful on my left (post-surgery) shoulder when done repetitively, but I'm going to see if I can suck it up on at least the 50yd., this weekend!
Your stroke count is awesome! :bow: The least I have ever been able to do on a 25yd. length is 7- and that is with a 50 second 50! So, I'm going to work hard on strengthening my shoulders and arms up for Nats.!
Thanks for the feedback, King Frog; you know it's always appreciated by me! :D
