I've seen a number of articles recommending immediate catch right after the entry of the hands. Video clips of competition swimmers also seem to adopt this method.
However, when I try a little bit of outsweep and downsweep first without catching and then start catching with a high elbow, it feels less tiring and just as propulsive.
What is the today's recommended manner of catching in terms of the timing?
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I've seen a number of articles recommending immediate catch right after the entry of the hands.
Of course, right after the entry (Freestyle), there is a phase where the hand moves or planes forward as you extend the arm.
Video clips of competition swimmers also seem to adopt this method.
However, when I try a little bit of outsweep and downsweep first without catching and then start catching with a high elbow, it feels less tiring and just as propulsive.
What is the today's recommended manner of catching in terms of the timing?
Others, please correct me if I'm wrong.
To avoid the outsweep and to go straight down and back you really need stronger muscles (pecs, delts, lats and a bit of biceps at this early stage). Try it swimming quite slowly and you'll probably be able to tell the difference and then work on strengthening those muscles.
:2cents:
I've seen a number of articles recommending immediate catch right after the entry of the hands.
Of course, right after the entry (Freestyle), there is a phase where the hand moves or planes forward as you extend the arm.
Video clips of competition swimmers also seem to adopt this method.
However, when I try a little bit of outsweep and downsweep first without catching and then start catching with a high elbow, it feels less tiring and just as propulsive.
What is the today's recommended manner of catching in terms of the timing?
Others, please correct me if I'm wrong.
To avoid the outsweep and to go straight down and back you really need stronger muscles (pecs, delts, lats and a bit of biceps at this early stage). Try it swimming quite slowly and you'll probably be able to tell the difference and then work on strengthening those muscles.
:2cents:
