How far should hand move during last phase of stroke?
Former Member
Hi everyone-
I am new here and have been wondering something and there seems to be a lot of differing opinion on this. I am asking about the last phase of the stroke (freestyle) after you have had a strong catch and are pulling through---how far should you pull through? Should your hand stop at the waist or should it push through until you lose grip on the water (past the waist)?
I have heard/read both opinions but wondered if there is a general consensus on this now. Thanks for your help.
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Former Member
Ya, that slow-mode of Sullivan is pretty incredible... He has lightning fast turn-over, but look at where his hand position finishes at the end of the stroke. He can keep the turn-over high because of the EVF-EDF, notice how close his forearm stays to his body through the whole stroke.
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hummmm, interesting...I figured that on a sprint I would want faster turnover, because I thought the first phase till the waist was where most power was coming from, and so I would not push all the way towards the thighs. Got to work this one out. billy fanstone
Ya, that slow-mode of Sullivan is pretty incredible... He has lightning fast turn-over, but look at where his hand position finishes at the end of the stroke. He can keep the turn-over high because of the EVF-EDF, notice how close his forearm stays to his body through the whole stroke.
forums.usms.org/showpost.php
hummmm, interesting...I figured that on a sprint I would want faster turnover, because I thought the first phase till the waist was where most power was coming from, and so I would not push all the way towards the thighs. Got to work this one out. billy fanstone
