Today one of my teammates, probably the fastest swimmer on our team, was telling me that I should think of aiming my hands toward the bottom of the opposite end of the pool rather than of reaching forward before catching. When I watched him swim, it still looked like he was extending forward, so I'm not sure if the move is just subtle or "a feeling" or if it is really a change of arm angle. When I tried to reach down, I felt like I wasn't getting full extension, but he said it looked better. I don't want to go through what feels like a fundamental stroke change unless I'm sure I understand what I'm supposed to be doing. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks!
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I'd say most people aren't able to just go on feel. I think that is reserved for the few rather than the masses.
Don't get me wrong, tailored verbal feedback and technical instruction is very useful. It's just that, there isn't one solution for everybody, and a good way to discover the differences is to focus on fluid dynamics.
I also agree that the technique debate is almost pointless. There are definitely things you can do wrong but the spectrum of what's right is much greater.
I'd say most people aren't able to just go on feel. I think that is reserved for the few rather than the masses.
Don't get me wrong, tailored verbal feedback and technical instruction is very useful. It's just that, there isn't one solution for everybody, and a good way to discover the differences is to focus on fluid dynamics.
I also agree that the technique debate is almost pointless. There are definitely things you can do wrong but the spectrum of what's right is much greater.
