Question for all our flyers....when you are doing your recovery...how do you recover your arms? Thumbs down...ie thumb pointed at the water or Palm Down...palm looking at the water?
I have tried both and can't seem to get comfortable on either of them.
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What's the rationale for a thumbs down recovery? I don't swim BF that often, but these are my preferences:
Palms down recovery, breathing every stroke cycle in a flat position, emphasizing forward direction without a lot of up-and-down movement. Hips should (ideally) reach their highest point before the hands enter the water, which means you should patiently allow the chest to sink, and be sure to make a wide catch. Easy! :agree:
What's the rationale for a thumbs down recovery? I don't swim BF that often, but these are my preferences:
Palms down recovery, breathing every stroke cycle in a flat position, emphasizing forward direction without a lot of up-and-down movement. Hips should (ideally) reach their highest point before the hands enter the water, which means you should patiently allow the chest to sink, and be sure to make a wide catch. Easy! :agree:
