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.
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Hi, My name is Dom Aiello. I did the navy seals challenge at ASU, in AZ acouple ofmonths ago. I did not do side stroke for at least 60 yrs. ago. So when I sent in my application, I thought it was freestyle ( AUS. CRAWL). But aday before i said let me check the events. That is when I realized , they do *** stroke or side stroke. So iwent to the pool the day before to see if i could still do side stroke. At first starting at the walli went out on my stomach then I turned to my right side and although it was awkard & slow ,i stuck with it. I would go into a free style postion, but would keep turning on my . After a few lapson my side I got the hang ofit. I rested and did 8 laps, i rested again and did 12 more laps untill i reached 20 laps. All I could tell you is no matter how slow or awkard or slow keep to your side. Keep your lead arm over your head for stroke and the other arm for pulling. if you can try to keep your knees and ankles in motion .Try to keep your head high so you can breath. The side stroke is much slower than freestyle. I have to tell you I felt WOOZY, doing side stroke. You will do OK. But remmember there are other events to complete the challenge. Lots Of luck DOM.:):blush::applaud::)
Hi, My name is Dom Aiello. I did the navy seals challenge at ASU, in AZ acouple ofmonths ago. I did not do side stroke for at least 60 yrs. ago. So when I sent in my application, I thought it was freestyle ( AUS. CRAWL). But aday before i said let me check the events. That is when I realized , they do *** stroke or side stroke. So iwent to the pool the day before to see if i could still do side stroke. At first starting at the walli went out on my stomach then I turned to my right side and although it was awkard & slow ,i stuck with it. I would go into a free style postion, but would keep turning on my . After a few lapson my side I got the hang ofit. I rested and did 8 laps, i rested again and did 12 more laps untill i reached 20 laps. All I could tell you is no matter how slow or awkard or slow keep to your side. Keep your lead arm over your head for stroke and the other arm for pulling. if you can try to keep your knees and ankles in motion .Try to keep your head high so you can breath. The side stroke is much slower than freestyle. I have to tell you I felt WOOZY, doing side stroke. You will do OK. But remmember there are other events to complete the challenge. Lots Of luck DOM.:):blush::applaud::)
