I asked this question under workouts and got no response. hopefully better luck here.
When counting strokes where do you count from? Are you counting 1 arm? or is each arm rotation counted? If I count each arm rotation it takes my 16 strokes to cover 25 yds. What should a typical stroke count be?
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So less is more? it would seem so, less rotation less effort right?
Less is more. The further you can push yourself forward with each stroke, the more efficient your stroke, and thus, the less strokes you take.
Not only do stroke counts vary person, but they will also vary based on what you are doing. Your stroke count during a all out sprint will be different then your stroke count during a 1650. I wouldn't worry about "normal" stroke counts too much. Remember, you can do a 25 in zero strokes.
Someone also mentioned rotator cuff issues. Decreasing stroke count will help with this, but I think the large problem is the recovery phase of the stroke. I know finger tip drill, zipper drill and exaggerated body roll helped me get my stroke back to where it needed to be so my shoulders could handle higher yardage.
So less is more? it would seem so, less rotation less effort right?
Less is more. The further you can push yourself forward with each stroke, the more efficient your stroke, and thus, the less strokes you take.
Not only do stroke counts vary person, but they will also vary based on what you are doing. Your stroke count during a all out sprint will be different then your stroke count during a 1650. I wouldn't worry about "normal" stroke counts too much. Remember, you can do a 25 in zero strokes.
Someone also mentioned rotator cuff issues. Decreasing stroke count will help with this, but I think the large problem is the recovery phase of the stroke. I know finger tip drill, zipper drill and exaggerated body roll helped me get my stroke back to where it needed to be so my shoulders could handle higher yardage.
