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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Steve: See this front-view video of Ian Thorpe:
YouTube- Thorpe Front View Underwater
Notice that his arm in the catch position is always bent at the elbow--never fully extended and that his hands are always under his body. Compare that to your catch position (esp. right side) fully extended and hand outside your body line.
Try experimenting with Thorpe's catch position and your catch position and see for yourself which is more powerful. -mjm
Steve: See this front-view video of Ian Thorpe:
YouTube- Thorpe Front View Underwater
Notice that his arm in the catch position is always bent at the elbow--never fully extended and that his hands are always under his body. Compare that to your catch position (esp. right side) fully extended and hand outside your body line.
Try experimenting with Thorpe's catch position and your catch position and see for yourself which is more powerful. -mjm
