Hand position in Freestyle-Open or closed fingers?
Former Member
I have always kept my fingers together so that my hand approximates a paddle during my pull. Should I be opening my fingers a bit to increase the surface area? It might also keep the tension a bit lower in my hands and arms durung the pull.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Rob
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Over my masters coaching career, I've noticed the cupped hand syndrome amongst newbies, those who may have had a bit of summer club/High School experience 20 years ago and are now returning to the sport and that group who decided to participate in that Bicycling/Running sport that uses swimming as a warm-up. What is interesting is the high percentage of disbelief to my suggestion to relax there hand on the pull. Inevitably a friend or an old High School coach told them to cup there hand and for some reason, as compared to other stroke suggestions, there seems to be a reluctance to give it up.
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Former Member
Over my masters coaching career, I've noticed the cupped hand syndrome amongst newbies, those who may have had a bit of summer club/High School experience 20 years ago and are now returning to the sport and that group who decided to participate in that Bicycling/Running sport that uses swimming as a warm-up. What is interesting is the high percentage of disbelief to my suggestion to relax there hand on the pull. Inevitably a friend or an old High School coach told them to cup there hand and for some reason, as compared to other stroke suggestions, there seems to be a reluctance to give it up.
