Are shoulder injuries caused solely by improper stroke mechanics? Can we avoid all pain using perfect technique? Can we throw away the ice pack forever? Or can shoulder pain be caused by other factors as well? Vote if you have an opinion.
In 34 years of coaching I've seen no evidence fly is "hard on shoulders." You may have an anatomical condition. You may have pre-existing weakness not related to swimming. You may even have technique that's less sound than you think.
Now, I only said "sound" technique. I did not say "perfect." (As you must admit, I've fessed up to all sorts of technique flaws on this forum and actively sought advice. But I do know how to do fly, Terry.) I may have "anatomical" issues. I'm told I have loose tendons and cartilege.
If fly is not hard on shoulders, why do so many people on this forum assert that it is? Or why do they cut back on flyor wear fins when their shoulders are sore? Is everyone doing it wrong? Why isn't this anecdotal evidence as compelling as your own anecdotal evidence?
In 34 years of coaching I've seen no evidence fly is "hard on shoulders." You may have an anatomical condition. You may have pre-existing weakness not related to swimming. You may even have technique that's less sound than you think.
Now, I only said "sound" technique. I did not say "perfect." (As you must admit, I've fessed up to all sorts of technique flaws on this forum and actively sought advice. But I do know how to do fly, Terry.) I may have "anatomical" issues. I'm told I have loose tendons and cartilege.
If fly is not hard on shoulders, why do so many people on this forum assert that it is? Or why do they cut back on flyor wear fins when their shoulders are sore? Is everyone doing it wrong? Why isn't this anecdotal evidence as compelling as your own anecdotal evidence?
