I've heard a lot of stories about how if you don't know how to do fly properly you could seriously wreck your shoulders.
One story one of my friends told me that a friend of hers dislocated her shoulder in the middle of a race.
I do want to try it but I'm a bit intimidated to tell the truth. Plus, I'll look ridiculous the first time I try :blush:. Total embarrassment I'd predict.
Any tips to get over the fear?
In addition to all the advice above...
If you have netflix I recommend checking out the Total Immersion Better Fly for Every Body (or maybe it's Butterfly for Every Body, I can't remember). I borrowed it a couple of months ago and even though I "know" fly I found some of the tips helpful and really made a difference in my stroke. If you're starting from absolute nowhere and you're on your own instruction-wise I really recommend this.
I think someone already mentioned Goswim.com - they have good online videos and others you can buy. I have the IM one which gives good tips on all four strokes
Good luck!
In addition to all the advice above...
If you have netflix I recommend checking out the Total Immersion Better Fly for Every Body (or maybe it's Butterfly for Every Body, I can't remember). I borrowed it a couple of months ago and even though I "know" fly I found some of the tips helpful and really made a difference in my stroke. If you're starting from absolute nowhere and you're on your own instruction-wise I really recommend this.
I think someone already mentioned Goswim.com - they have good online videos and others you can buy. I have the IM one which gives good tips on all four strokes
Good luck!
