Hello all,
I used to be a competitive swimmer and received extensive technique trainings with my stokes. From what I remember, during a stroke, while reaching just before touching the water, hands will go in the water like a knife (turned inwards ) insead of going flat smashing the water without causing any shock between water and hands (like slapping water). From what I have been watching, Michael Phelps is using a hand movement which is really flat and just reaching out , making a pull in both strokes. Is there anyone who can tell me which is better and should I change my technique in my hands?
Thanks
The problem with turning your hand inward is that it increases the risk of an impingement injury to the shoulder.It's safer to not rotate the hands on entry,but you should knife them in,not splash(unless you are a sprinter using the straight arm recovery.)
The problem with turning your hand inward is that it increases the risk of an impingement injury to the shoulder.It's safer to not rotate the hands on entry,but you should knife them in,not splash(unless you are a sprinter using the straight arm recovery.)
