As quoted in the AP article:
"You'll all have to see. I'm not saying anything until we unveil it," Phelps said with a grin when asked how he's tweaked the stroke. "It's a significant change. You'll be able to tell exactly what I did as soon as I take my first stroke."
He's on tap to swim the 100- and 200-meter free and the 100 butterfly at the Charlotte UltraSwim in NC. Should be interesting to see.
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The style or quirk that becomes a habit of a world record holder is important for that person but to teach a style or quirk to a novice or beginner can be more than a stumbling block for the future success of that swimmer. Most coaches know there are techniques that every swimmer must achieve to become successful. Symetry is indeed critical to most athletic movements and swimming is no exception.
I agree with you on this 100%. Emulating the worlds best isn't always a good idea for a novice. The most obvious error I see along these lines is someone kicking 10M off each wall when they are much faster above the water.
The style or quirk that becomes a habit of a world record holder is important for that person but to teach a style or quirk to a novice or beginner can be more than a stumbling block for the future success of that swimmer. Most coaches know there are techniques that every swimmer must achieve to become successful. Symetry is indeed critical to most athletic movements and swimming is no exception.
I agree with you on this 100%. Emulating the worlds best isn't always a good idea for a novice. The most obvious error I see along these lines is someone kicking 10M off each wall when they are much faster above the water.
