This may be controversial but is SDK really mandatory for fast freestyle?
Don't see much of it here, it looks like they wan't to surface ASAP:
www.youtube.com/watch
I know proponents will link to Phelps' 200 WR, but other than that, I don't see many people exploiting it.
Will we see huge SDK in freestyle at the upcoming Olympics?
I don't fly because of my back, so my SDK in freestyle is minimal. I'd like to think I don't need it.
I'm keen to watch for it in elite freestyle races and it is a mixed bag. Many are fast without a big prolonged SDK.
Thanks Ande for not being SDK biased. I know you are good at it. I am trying to accomplish proficient freestyle without alot of SDK due to lower back problems and I think it can be done.
Thanks Fortress for the same sentiment. I am experimenting with 1-2 SDK to extend streamline just a bit.
I wouldn't give SDKs another thought, if you have a back problem and dislike them. Plenty of speedy masters sprint freestylers who don't SDK and not many masters-Crocker-types that I've noticed. Just focus on getting a good entry and streamline, as you say. Frankly, one reason I'm so focused on SDKs is my shoulders issues. The more time I spend SDK-ing in practice or meets, the less time I'm hammering my shoulders. Plus, it just breaks up my practices and I enjoy it. But this is definitely a "to each his own" kind of issue. Do some fast race pace swimming instead to improve your sprinting. Good luck!
Thanks Ande for not being SDK biased. I know you are good at it. I am trying to accomplish proficient freestyle without alot of SDK due to lower back problems and I think it can be done.
Thanks Fortress for the same sentiment. I am experimenting with 1-2 SDK to extend streamline just a bit.
I wouldn't give SDKs another thought, if you have a back problem and dislike them. Plenty of speedy masters sprint freestylers who don't SDK and not many masters-Crocker-types that I've noticed. Just focus on getting a good entry and streamline, as you say. Frankly, one reason I'm so focused on SDKs is my shoulders issues. The more time I spend SDK-ing in practice or meets, the less time I'm hammering my shoulders. Plus, it just breaks up my practices and I enjoy it. But this is definitely a "to each his own" kind of issue. Do some fast race pace swimming instead to improve your sprinting. Good luck!
