All,
I swim with a masters group a few times a week.
In full stroke freestyle over 800m I keep pace with a number of my peers, but lose about 50m over 800m when we switch to arms only w/ pull buoy.
Clearly an opportunity for improvement - but I'm a little stumped. My kick is not strong - frankly I struggle on kick sets.
I'd be interested in any thoughts on what I might be doing wrong (or doing so right when I add the legs).
I shoud probably add, I've been working on this for some time and its baffled a fair few coaches!
Guyster.
Former Member
Some people are sinkers and the body may be in the wrong position when you are using a pull buoy. Your legs could be dragging. If I were you I would put the pull buoy between your ankles and use a rubber band to keep it in place.
Get rid of the pull buoys. i just cross my ankles and go. I have been asked if I am a paraplegic several times. I usually say yes. Not having the pull buoys allows my hips to roll better. When I pull *** it really improves the my body motion. It allows my shoulders to "lead" the stroke.
I do the same thing no artifical devices for me just googles for trainning and a swim suit. I don't even cross my ankles but hold the ankles together.
Get rid of the pull buoys. i just cross my ankles and go. I have been asked if I am a paraplegic several times. I usually say yes. Not having the pull buoys allows my hips to roll better. When I pull *** it really improves the my body motion. It allows my shoulders to "lead" the stroke.
