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.
Chris, have you ever done that drill with a pull buoy and a band around your feet?
Paul -
I am not a proponent of the buoy. Buoys create artificial lift which displaces body alignment, putting unusual pressures on the stroke. I prefer to train the individual to use their core to keep the hips higher and their rotation in order.
Bands I'm more indifferent about, provided they are loose, not tight.
Chris, have you ever done that drill with a pull buoy and a band around your feet?
Paul -
I am not a proponent of the buoy. Buoys create artificial lift which displaces body alignment, putting unusual pressures on the stroke. I prefer to train the individual to use their core to keep the hips higher and their rotation in order.
Bands I'm more indifferent about, provided they are loose, not tight.
