Sorry for the lengthy title, but I am looking for advice on how to improve my underwater dolphin kick on my back, without expelling all my breath out of my nose in order to keep water out of my nose.
In this video, the girl in the beginning is not expelling air out of her nose while kicking on her back. Then later, the guy does expel air out of his nose, but he must go about 10-15 yards underwater.
erg.goswim.tv/.../backstroke---underwater-dolphin---size.html
I only seem to be able to go 5, maybe 10 yards (with fresh lungs), but I always have to expel air out of my nose or else I get water in the brain.
Any advice on how I can not expel water out of my nose to conserve my breath and kick longer underwater?
Thanks!
Things that Rykno forgot to mention about what he's talking about:
1. There are people with such nose anatomy that allows them to reduce the bubble stream to a tiny level without water entering their noses, from there it is very easy to find the balance. Practice method: Try reducing the bubble stream as much as possible until you reach the balance.
2. However, there are a number of people whose noses get flooded when they reduce the bubble stream under a certain level. (meaning that they'll have to practice the instant stop of the bubble stream)
With that said:
Practice method 1: If you're blowing bubbles out you can alternatively try to suddenly close your soft-palate and at the same time press your tounge against the roof of your palate (palatum durum). This maneuver for some people creates enough pressure and vacuum to keep water outside of the nasal cavity.
Practice method 2: If the soft-palate trick doesn't work for you, you'll have to control the bubble stream by using your diaphragm only. Pay attention to have an opened epiglottis and soft-palate during the process, as the way of air should be guaranteed. You may as well instinctively close your soft palate to avoid getting water in your throat, this is a habit you should give up to practice properly.
Step one: Apply a strong enough bubble stream out of your nose that doesn't allow water to enter.
Step two: Instantly stop that bubble stream completely with your diaphragm (by contracting it / inhalation process) With this water will enter to the entrance of your nostrils.
Step three: Push a little air to equalize the pressure between the air in your nose and the water at the entrance of your nasal passages.
Extra advice: You can also use your abdominals to force pressure up your nose.
Note that step three is considered as a "natural reflex" by professional doctors and swim coaches, which means it should happen automatically after a certain amount of practice. If it doesn't happen, you should go and see a nose doctor.
Things that Rykno forgot to mention about what he's talking about:
1. There are people with such nose anatomy that allows them to reduce the bubble stream to a tiny level without water entering their noses, from there it is very easy to find the balance. Practice method: Try reducing the bubble stream as much as possible until you reach the balance.
2. However, there are a number of people whose noses get flooded when they reduce the bubble stream under a certain level. (meaning that they'll have to practice the instant stop of the bubble stream)
With that said:
Practice method 1: If you're blowing bubbles out you can alternatively try to suddenly close your soft-palate and at the same time press your tounge against the roof of your palate (palatum durum). This maneuver for some people creates enough pressure and vacuum to keep water outside of the nasal cavity.
Practice method 2: If the soft-palate trick doesn't work for you, you'll have to control the bubble stream by using your diaphragm only. Pay attention to have an opened epiglottis and soft-palate during the process, as the way of air should be guaranteed. You may as well instinctively close your soft palate to avoid getting water in your throat, this is a habit you should give up to practice properly.
Step one: Apply a strong enough bubble stream out of your nose that doesn't allow water to enter.
Step two: Instantly stop that bubble stream completely with your diaphragm (by contracting it / inhalation process) With this water will enter to the entrance of your nostrils.
Step three: Push a little air to equalize the pressure between the air in your nose and the water at the entrance of your nasal passages.
Extra advice: You can also use your abdominals to force pressure up your nose.
Note that step three is considered as a "natural reflex" by professional doctors and swim coaches, which means it should happen automatically after a certain amount of practice. If it doesn't happen, you should go and see a nose doctor.
