Could it be that the arm insweep achieves an "Early Diagonal Forearm" position more quickly than one can get to an EVF, but yields the same increased surface area?
Plus EDF puts the arm is in a more powerful position when close to the body?
It certainly feels that way. Also, it seems easier to increase the rating this way, plus it helps with the finish, etc. After watching Popov more closely it appears that he also was doing the EDF stroke to a good degree...
Could it be that the arm insweep achieves an "Early Diagonal Forearm" position more quickly than one can get to an EVF, but yields the same increased surface area?
Plus EDF puts the arm is in a more powerful position when close to the body?
It certainly feels that way. Also, it seems easier to increase the rating this way, plus it helps with the finish, etc. After watching Popov more closely it appears that he also was doing the EDF stroke to a good degree...
