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
We use a modified form of catch up drill. Thumbs extended s o that the thumb and index finger form an L. Then you do catch up with just the very tips of the thumbs touching. It has to be done SLLLOOOOOWWWLLLLYYYY so that you develop a real awareness. Can also be done with a 12 in. ruler where you just grip the ends of the ruler on each catch.
Donna's suggestions are great too! Hope that helps and provides some options.
Scott
We use a modified form of catch up drill. Thumbs extended s o that the thumb and index finger form an L. Then you do catch up with just the very tips of the thumbs touching. It has to be done SLLLOOOOOWWWLLLLYYYY so that you develop a real awareness. Can also be done with a 12 in. ruler where you just grip the ends of the ruler on each catch.
Donna's suggestions are great too! Hope that helps and provides some options.
Scott
