So I finally got some video of myself and my son up. This is the first time I'm seeing myself swim, and I'm horrified, lol.
My self-critique: Elbows not high enough, not extending arms very well, arms crossing midline a little on extension, and extending hand almost pushing water a little. Please feel free to add anything, and I'd appreciate advice on drills to address my specific weaknesses (and my son's).
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My son's critique: Elbows drop some, he tends to pull a little too much to the outside rather than down the middle, and his left arm tends to go left on extension. Believe it or not he's much faster than the last time I posted video, he's gotten his 25m time down to 26 sec from 45 when the season started. Please add anything.
www.youtube.com/watchwww.youtube.com/watch
Thanks guys.
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The attached frame illustrates the problem, with your right arm more than your left arm you pull your elbow backwards until it is over your body and bent at 90 degrees and then bring it straight forward over your body. Note how high over the water your hand is. The fingertip drag drill will keep your hand just above the water, reducing the rotation and keeping the momentum of the hand straight forward, which, combined with reaching further forward, will stop it from swinging into a crossover.
Also, look at your legs in this image, they are way too far apart with too much bend at the waste and knees. This will probably be toned down somewhat when your rotation is reduced, but you could try to consciously use a small quick kick.
The attached frame illustrates the problem, with your right arm more than your left arm you pull your elbow backwards until it is over your body and bent at 90 degrees and then bring it straight forward over your body. Note how high over the water your hand is. The fingertip drag drill will keep your hand just above the water, reducing the rotation and keeping the momentum of the hand straight forward, which, combined with reaching further forward, will stop it from swinging into a crossover.
Also, look at your legs in this image, they are way too far apart with too much bend at the waste and knees. This will probably be toned down somewhat when your rotation is reduced, but you could try to consciously use a small quick kick.
