I am not a competitive swimmer but I intend to swim an open water event at the end of the summer. I have been swimming the combat stroke alot and find it very comfortable. I was wondering if anybody else trains this stroke and has any comments or tips?
OK guys n' gals, thanks for your thoughts.
First of all, in order to set the record straight, I do not intend to swim with an M-16 and blast competitors out of the water. That's only permitted in water polo :D.
Here's the full story: I adopted the combat stroke because I myself suffered a combat injury in my right brachial plexus which prevents me from freestyle stroking with my right arm. Previously I did *** / left arm freestyle when doing longer swims. The combat stroke is more efficient, less strenuous and faster for me.
Yes, I realize that in the real combat stroke fins are used since it is being used for military purposes. The main difference is in the kick. And yes, as was pointed out, the combat stroke is indeed kind of a cross between the freestyle and side stroke.
OK guys n' gals, thanks for your thoughts.
First of all, in order to set the record straight, I do not intend to swim with an M-16 and blast competitors out of the water. That's only permitted in water polo :D.
Here's the full story: I adopted the combat stroke because I myself suffered a combat injury in my right brachial plexus which prevents me from freestyle stroking with my right arm. Previously I did *** / left arm freestyle when doing longer swims. The combat stroke is more efficient, less strenuous and faster for me.
Yes, I realize that in the real combat stroke fins are used since it is being used for military purposes. The main difference is in the kick. And yes, as was pointed out, the combat stroke is indeed kind of a cross between the freestyle and side stroke.
