Video - Have you seen you swim?

Thanks Allen and Kevin, You are definitely right about the streamlining, I knew this was a weakness and have been working on it, but it looks like it hasn't imprinted yet and went out the window in the race! I've got my hands together but not right on top of each other and I'm not squeezing my ears. It's particularly clear at the start: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebStart.wmv and this turn: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebBreakout.wmv Even on the dive I barely make it to the 5m mark (going by the lane lines). And how about that "controlled fall off the blocks" that I use instead of a dive eh? :rolleyes: I need to get serious with my stretching, I have a hard time getting my arms really straight out in a proper streamline. My upper spine is also curved forward from decades of slouching in front of a computer and that doesn't help either. For a more head on view, here is the final 50 of the 200: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebFinal50-200m.wmv I have to show my friend how to zoom out! That's a little too close up! Let's not talk about the kick for now :shakeshead: On the plus side I lowered my 200m pb from 2:47 to 2:43, so think what I must have looked like before! :rofl: The main thing I've been working on, that has helped my times if not my "look" :D is not dropping my elbows. But even though it is hard to see from an above-water shot this is not what I was visualizing I was doing! I think I need more roll and more elbow bend to get my hands more under my body, which might help with the body wiggle? On the bright side, it's clear there's plenty of room for improvement! My Feb resolution: squeeze those ears on every turn in practice! Thanks again for the input! Other pointers welcome, don't be too cruel though!

Thanks Allen and Kevin, You are definitely right about the streamlining, I knew this was a weakness and have been working on it, but it looks like it hasn't imprinted yet and went out the window in the race! I've got my hands together but not right on top of each other and I'm not squeezing my ears. It's particularly clear at the start: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebStart.wmv and this turn: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebBreakout.wmv Even on the dive I barely make it to the 5m mark (going by the lane lines). And how about that "controlled fall off the blocks" that I use instead of a dive eh? :rolleyes: I need to get serious with my stretching, I have a hard time getting my arms really straight out in a proper streamline. My upper spine is also curved forward from decades of slouching in front of a computer and that doesn't help either. For a more head on view, here is the final 50 of the 200: static.atlanticmasters.org/.../WebFinal50-200m.wmv I have to show my friend how to zoom out! That's a little too close up! Let's not talk about the kick for now :shakeshead: On the plus side I lowered my 200m pb from 2:47 to 2:43, so think what I must have looked like before! :rofl: The main thing I've been working on, that has helped my times if not my "look" :D is not dropping my elbows. But even though it is hard to see from an above-water shot this is not what I was visualizing I was doing! I think I need more roll and more elbow bend to get my hands more under my body, which might help with the body wiggle? On the bright side, it's clear there's plenty of room for improvement! My Feb resolution: squeeze those ears on every turn in practice! Thanks again for the input! Other pointers welcome, don't be too cruel though!