I've never seen (underwater video) a catch-up stroke used in freestyle in any meet. I've seen more of a mirror stroke pattern than catch-up. I've been told that during the 800 meter free, Ian Thorpe used a modified catch up but when I look at frame by frame I don't see it. I'm confused when I look at the webstie below that tells me that the catch-up stroke is the way freestyle should be done. Tell me what you think. Coach T.
windnseaswim.com/catchup2.html
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So what is special about her two beat kick that is better than others who have a six beat kick?
I recently switched from a flutter kick to a 2 beat kick. I have noticed that I am actually faster with a 2 beat kick, even in sprints. 2 Beat kick conserves energy and I think my technique is better with a 2 beat kick because I am able to get better axis rotation.
Looking at the clip with Laure, you will notice that her cadence is faster then the 6 beat kicker, but her reach and rotation is better then the 6 beat kicker.
Now, having said that, I'm not suggesting that 6 beat kickers don't have excellent rotation and reach, I just know that for me, I do, and apparently so does Laure. Of course, that is where the similarities end. Put Laure in double slow-mo and that would be me! :laugh2:
So what is special about her two beat kick that is better than others who have a six beat kick?
I recently switched from a flutter kick to a 2 beat kick. I have noticed that I am actually faster with a 2 beat kick, even in sprints. 2 Beat kick conserves energy and I think my technique is better with a 2 beat kick because I am able to get better axis rotation.
Looking at the clip with Laure, you will notice that her cadence is faster then the 6 beat kicker, but her reach and rotation is better then the 6 beat kicker.
Now, having said that, I'm not suggesting that 6 beat kickers don't have excellent rotation and reach, I just know that for me, I do, and apparently so does Laure. Of course, that is where the similarities end. Put Laure in double slow-mo and that would be me! :laugh2:
