I need some help with my combat side stroke, its the swim used my the U.S Navy SEALs. For some reason my legs have a tendency to sink which is slowing me down allot. Also returning to the chest down position after taking a breath is difficult for me as well. Any tips to help me improve would be appreciated.
I swam this stroke in SCUBA school in the Navy. It's no different than any other stroke in that you have to press your upper body into the water to keep your hips up. Try to not lift your head up to breathe and instead rotate your head to breathe. I had the same problem when I started and found that if I concentrated on keeping my head down and pressed onto my lower shoulder, I could rotate to breathe and my hips didn't sink. Get out and try different things while you're in the pool. Hopefully you can find what works for you.
I swam this stroke in SCUBA school in the Navy. It's no different than any other stroke in that you have to press your upper body into the water to keep your hips up. Try to not lift your head up to breathe and instead rotate your head to breathe. I had the same problem when I started and found that if I concentrated on keeping my head down and pressed onto my lower shoulder, I could rotate to breathe and my hips didn't sink. Get out and try different things while you're in the pool. Hopefully you can find what works for you.
