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 have switched to the I stroke used to do the slight outsweep, both are still very effective. There is no rush to get to the catch, I believe we just press the hand down enough to take advantage of the bow wave, when you get to the catch max it to the finish. Now where is the finish - controversy where is the finish??? and how do we get the hand into the recovery stage???
EFV swimming.about.com/.../developcatchevf.htm
I have switched to the I stroke used to do the slight outsweep, both are still very effective. There is no rush to get to the catch, I believe we just press the hand down enough to take advantage of the bow wave, when you get to the catch max it to the finish. Now where is the finish - controversy where is the finish??? and how do we get the hand into the recovery stage???
EFV swimming.about.com/.../developcatchevf.htm
