Please critique

I thought that you are supposed to get your hand in just before the elbow is fully extended. I've read that if the elbow is fully extended on entry that is when you get a slap. Maybe I need to be closer to full extension on entry? Also, in the most recent casual swim clips (head on and side) are you still seeing an uneven recovery? I definitely see what you are talking about on the clip where I'm trying to go fast. That was specifically why I recorded a "sprint", so I could see if that would happen. I do bilateral breathing occassionally and also do a few laps with a Finis snorkel. I'll try to do the bilateral breathing more often. Do you suggest every 3rd, or should I just do one length breathing to one side, one length to the other. Yes, just before the elbow is fully extended, so as to ensure a smooth entry. However, if you submerge your hand too early, you create a push. Those thumbnails I captured were from your most recent videos. Granted, I pulled them from the first few strokes you did on a length, and part of that was because your other strokes were not as badly exaggerated. However, the majority of that decision is that the view isn't as clear as you get further out. Overall, though, I think you need to be more mindful of the effect of your breathing on your strokes. The reason why I was able to catch it in the first few strokes of your length is because that is the time when you are thinking least about your positioning. But, because you now know that this is an issue, you need to be ever-vigilant on it. For, as soon as you become tired or let your guard down, the quirk will return. That is why I recommend that you start getting used to bilateral breathing. By forcing yourself to become re-acclimated with your complete stroke, you create the opportunity to rework your stroke dynamics from the ground up. You'll drink a lot of water on your right side for some time until you get used to positioning your arm properly for the recovery and turning your head that far, and you'll probably notice a positive difference in your left arm right away. Every three strokes is the standard. However, you can pick whatever number you want (beyond 1). Just be mindful, though, that only odd numbers create a bilateral breathing opportunity. --Sean

I thought that you are supposed to get your hand in just before the elbow is fully extended. I've read that if the elbow is fully extended on entry that is when you get a slap. Maybe I need to be closer to full extension on entry? Also, in the most recent casual swim clips (head on and side) are you still seeing an uneven recovery? I definitely see what you are talking about on the clip where I'm trying to go fast. That was specifically why I recorded a "sprint", so I could see if that would happen. I do bilateral breathing occassionally and also do a few laps with a Finis snorkel. I'll try to do the bilateral breathing more often. Do you suggest every 3rd, or should I just do one length breathing to one side, one length to the other. Yes, just before the elbow is fully extended, so as to ensure a smooth entry. However, if you submerge your hand too early, you create a push. Those thumbnails I captured were from your most recent videos. Granted, I pulled them from the first few strokes you did on a length, and part of that was because your other strokes were not as badly exaggerated. However, the majority of that decision is that the view isn't as clear as you get further out. Overall, though, I think you need to be more mindful of the effect of your breathing on your strokes. The reason why I was able to catch it in the first few strokes of your length is because that is the time when you are thinking least about your positioning. But, because you now know that this is an issue, you need to be ever-vigilant on it. For, as soon as you become tired or let your guard down, the quirk will return. That is why I recommend that you start getting used to bilateral breathing. By forcing yourself to become re-acclimated with your complete stroke, you create the opportunity to rework your stroke dynamics from the ground up. You'll drink a lot of water on your right side for some time until you get used to positioning your arm properly for the recovery and turning your head that far, and you'll probably notice a positive difference in your left arm right away. Every three strokes is the standard. However, you can pick whatever number you want (beyond 1). Just be mindful, though, that only odd numbers create a bilateral breathing opportunity. --Sean