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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Because if you extend your arm out as far as possible you are effectively disconnecting it from your core. I don't think you should ever lock your elbow while swimming, instead your hand should enter and immediately drive down to the catch position. I realize not everyone is going to agree with this, but I believe it to be true.Here's a better example: www.youtube.com/watch
You should not drive straight down. Reason being, if you do that, you're going to end up with a fast arm rotation, which will completely screw up the finish. Do you finish at your waist? Or have you been finishing at your side in an attempt to speed up your arms? That's a mistake that a lot of people make.
It is true that you want quick arm rotation, but it's better to speed it up by increasing your strength, rather than forfeiting your form.
Because if you extend your arm out as far as possible you are effectively disconnecting it from your core. I don't think you should ever lock your elbow while swimming, instead your hand should enter and immediately drive down to the catch position. I realize not everyone is going to agree with this, but I believe it to be true.Here's a better example: www.youtube.com/watch
You should not drive straight down. Reason being, if you do that, you're going to end up with a fast arm rotation, which will completely screw up the finish. Do you finish at your waist? Or have you been finishing at your side in an attempt to speed up your arms? That's a mistake that a lot of people make.
It is true that you want quick arm rotation, but it's better to speed it up by increasing your strength, rather than forfeiting your form.
