Got a camera in Guam last week to record some fish and stuff. Now that I'm back home I can put it to better use and try to improve my style. Here are several clips, two from yesterday and one from today.
My left hand crosses into my right side and my right hand goes way outside at mid-stroke. Not sure if this is a balance compensation but I havent been able to correct it yet
2009_1102i0007.flv video by C6C6CH3vo - Photobucket
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This shoulder has been through hell (numerous full dislocations) and this might be a clue as to why my there's such unsymmetry to my style. I have learned to naturally protect this shoulder with whatever I do to prevent injury and I am wondering if my stroke style makes perfect sense for this.
Ok, wow. That was important information.
I think you need to find someone local to work with you on your left arm. If it is really a possibility that you can dislocate it from racing, you need to develop a stroke that is going to work for you and I don't think you can do that via the forum.
A few hours over a month or two with someone who understands swimming and how the shoulder joint works should be able to help you. You need to have a discussion that involves lots of demonstration by both parties. Arm waving if you will.
This shoulder has been through hell (numerous full dislocations) and this might be a clue as to why my there's such unsymmetry to my style. I have learned to naturally protect this shoulder with whatever I do to prevent injury and I am wondering if my stroke style makes perfect sense for this.
Ok, wow. That was important information.
I think you need to find someone local to work with you on your left arm. If it is really a possibility that you can dislocate it from racing, you need to develop a stroke that is going to work for you and I don't think you can do that via the forum.
A few hours over a month or two with someone who understands swimming and how the shoulder joint works should be able to help you. You need to have a discussion that involves lots of demonstration by both parties. Arm waving if you will.
