I find it much harder to reduce the stroke per length in backstroke than in free. In free, you can glide a long distance in each stroke, but not so in backstroke. What should I work on, the pull, or the kick, or the coordination of the hand and leg? Appreciate any comments.
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Thanks for the comments. The problem with fast kick is, if I kick more, my stroke count will go up. I use 6-beat kicks and anything more than that would mess up the rhythm. I would really like to increase the distance per stroke, for the sake of saving energy.
increase the effectiveness of your catch and pull. Use good body positioning, do not dropping the elbow during the upper half of the pull, and finish the push at the end of each stroke.
I'll work on that. Thanks.
Thanks for the link, Paul.
Thanks for the comments. The problem with fast kick is, if I kick more, my stroke count will go up. I use 6-beat kicks and anything more than that would mess up the rhythm. I would really like to increase the distance per stroke, for the sake of saving energy.
increase the effectiveness of your catch and pull. Use good body positioning, do not dropping the elbow during the upper half of the pull, and finish the push at the end of each stroke.
I'll work on that. Thanks.
Thanks for the link, Paul.
