Went to a practice yesterday for the first time. The coach discovered my hands are crossing over in front, which really explains alot of the problems I have with position.
Is this a simple thing to fix?
Are there any good drills for correcting this?
Is crossing hands the primary problem, or a symptom of another problem?
Another thing, I learned freestyle while avoiding a vulnerable position for my left shoulder. Reaching or stretching straight forward while dropping my shoulder down will pop it out of socket (it's not fun when this happens and it's never the same after). I think this might be a factor to my stroke problem since I naturally protect it, but is this vulnerable position required to become a good freestyler? I can reach forward and stretch, I just cant drop the shoulder untill my arm is at least 20˚ closer to body.
Thank you
Try holding on to your kick board with one arm and pulling with the other. Make sure your non working arm is resting on the kickboard.
Another drill is more of an open water drill but swim with your head up. This also forces you to do a wider stroke.
If you have access to a surf board paddling on a surfboard can also help.
Try holding on to your kick board with one arm and pulling with the other. Make sure your non working arm is resting on the kickboard.
Another drill is more of an open water drill but swim with your head up. This also forces you to do a wider stroke.
If you have access to a surf board paddling on a surfboard can also help.
