How do you prevent sacrificing stroke length when you increase stroke rate?
Former Member
Through recent trainings, I think I have been able to increase my stroke length. I can tell this by the hissing sound getting louder that I hear when I pull, as well as the number of strokes per yard. :laugh2:
But when I try to increase the stroke rate as well, this time my stroke length suffers and the overall speed doesn't get as much boost from my recently increased stroke length.
Is it because I am not executing the stroke technique in exactly the same manner when I'm sprinting as when I am just cruising? Or are there other things to watch out when I sprint?
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Former Member
I have a thread in 'coaching' part of this forum called 'how to increase my stroke rate' for a couple of months. With the help of some people (especially coach Sean) I've learned a lot.
I do not know your specific case, but if you give some more detail, there are a lot of people here to help.
In my case, during the sprinting I have the problems of:
incomplete strokes (without completing the push)
rushing through the strokes (not enough reach)
crossing the strokes
weak kicking
wrong breathing pattern (too frequent breathing)best of luck to you:bouncing:
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Former Member
I have a thread in 'coaching' part of this forum called 'how to increase my stroke rate' for a couple of months. With the help of some people (especially coach Sean) I've learned a lot.
I do not know your specific case, but if you give some more detail, there are a lot of people here to help.
In my case, during the sprinting I have the problems of:
incomplete strokes (without completing the push)
rushing through the strokes (not enough reach)
crossing the strokes
weak kicking
wrong breathing pattern (too frequent breathing)best of luck to you:bouncing:
