Loping Freestyle Technique

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Former Member
Any old dogs out there trying new tricks? Any younger generation masters swimmers swimming this way? www.goswim.tv/.../freestyle---loper-drill.html "In watching the Olympics, we can't help but notice the impact that "lopers" are having in freestyle. While high-rate freestylers and straight-arm freestylers have been getting the most attention this year for the speeds they've achieved, lopers are certainly making a HUGE impact."
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  • The only thing I have was the DVD from the 400 free at the Oregon nationals. I don't know how (or if) I can transfer it to create a computer file (it is illegal to do so, I'm sure). The quality isn't great IMO. Probably nothing illegal about it, Chris. I haven't looked at my discs to see if they are copyrighted. I doubt they could be. But even if they are, your posting of a portion of a video featuring you, for the legitimate and non-commercial purpose of allowing us to analyze your train wre . . . err, stroke, would likely constitute "fair use." There is a 4 part test for what constitutes fair use, but the effect on the market is the most important factor. Posting one heat, or a portion of one heat, of the 400 would seem to have a negligible impact on the market. Of course, if you get your butt sued off, just remember what free advice is worth.
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  • The only thing I have was the DVD from the 400 free at the Oregon nationals. I don't know how (or if) I can transfer it to create a computer file (it is illegal to do so, I'm sure). The quality isn't great IMO. Probably nothing illegal about it, Chris. I haven't looked at my discs to see if they are copyrighted. I doubt they could be. But even if they are, your posting of a portion of a video featuring you, for the legitimate and non-commercial purpose of allowing us to analyze your train wre . . . err, stroke, would likely constitute "fair use." There is a 4 part test for what constitutes fair use, but the effect on the market is the most important factor. Posting one heat, or a portion of one heat, of the 400 would seem to have a negligible impact on the market. Of course, if you get your butt sued off, just remember what free advice is worth.
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