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.
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Thanks guys.
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Former Member
Changes take time and swimming does self correct if you keep it simple. A little bilateral breathing, a little catchup stroke, lots of streamline push offs, some kicking on the back arms extended above the head , or at your side sculling. Don't drop your elbows keep you elbows high during recovery, clean exits, clean entries, don't cross over during the pull phase, proper finish, don't cup your hands. Don't press your thumb on yourpointer finger causes tension,don't force your fingers together causes tension, use your big muscles in your back not just the tricpeps and biceps.
Next lesson tomorrow. Things do just fall into place??
Changes take time and swimming does self correct if you keep it simple. A little bilateral breathing, a little catchup stroke, lots of streamline push offs, some kicking on the back arms extended above the head , or at your side sculling. Don't drop your elbows keep you elbows high during recovery, clean exits, clean entries, don't cross over during the pull phase, proper finish, don't cup your hands. Don't press your thumb on yourpointer finger causes tension,don't force your fingers together causes tension, use your big muscles in your back not just the tricpeps and biceps.
Next lesson tomorrow. Things do just fall into place??
