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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I have that same camera. The issue is with your basic underwater cameras at best you can get about 10-15 feet of someone swimming at race pace as it is really difficult to stay on the swimmer. What I meant when I referred to underwater camera is a boom mounted camera with an external screen where it is much easier to remain centered on the swimmer.
I too have that camera! With a good set of fins the cameraman should be able to get an ok shot of you as you overtake him. While it is ideal to get a tracking shot of a whole length even a few stroke cycles can help point out some of the more prominent issues. And many issues will show up at less than top speed as well. Well, I have had no problem finding problems with my stokes anyway! :o
I have been wondering if I could cobble together a way to mount the camera on the end of a pole, and just learn by practice how to keep it trained on the swimmer. I've thought about just using my tripod upside down, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to regular immersion.
I would also like to get a weight belt or the equivalent to make it easier to stay underwater, particularly for shots from directly underneath.
Sometimes it's better to make due with what one has than to hold out for the ideal solution!
I have that same camera. The issue is with your basic underwater cameras at best you can get about 10-15 feet of someone swimming at race pace as it is really difficult to stay on the swimmer. What I meant when I referred to underwater camera is a boom mounted camera with an external screen where it is much easier to remain centered on the swimmer.
I too have that camera! With a good set of fins the cameraman should be able to get an ok shot of you as you overtake him. While it is ideal to get a tracking shot of a whole length even a few stroke cycles can help point out some of the more prominent issues. And many issues will show up at less than top speed as well. Well, I have had no problem finding problems with my stokes anyway! :o
I have been wondering if I could cobble together a way to mount the camera on the end of a pole, and just learn by practice how to keep it trained on the swimmer. I've thought about just using my tripod upside down, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to regular immersion.
I would also like to get a weight belt or the equivalent to make it easier to stay underwater, particularly for shots from directly underneath.
Sometimes it's better to make due with what one has than to hold out for the ideal solution!
