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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For stroke count, do you all count that first stroke under water that does not break the surface?
I count hand splashes.
If you count hand splashes, this first underwater stroke will be counted unless you finish with your forehead to the wall. I have tried this method of finishing, and do not recommend it.
Whoever first came up with "hand splashes", thank you. It has always been difficult to explain how exactly I count my stroke to someone else, and you came along and explained it clearly in two words.
For people who were interested in averages, I think I do 12 during DPS and up to 16 at the end of a hard sprint set.
For stroke count, do you all count that first stroke under water that does not break the surface?
I count hand splashes.
If you count hand splashes, this first underwater stroke will be counted unless you finish with your forehead to the wall. I have tried this method of finishing, and do not recommend it.
Whoever first came up with "hand splashes", thank you. It has always been difficult to explain how exactly I count my stroke to someone else, and you came along and explained it clearly in two words.
For people who were interested in averages, I think I do 12 during DPS and up to 16 at the end of a hard sprint set.
