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
Stroke started feeling more natural and relaxed, unfortunately it was after recording was done and camera was put away. But everything seems to fit together much better when I wasn't thinking about my movements and just swimming not worrying about the camera. Felt a smooth, but powerful sensation throughout with my hands. Wish I had footage at that moment though, I think I was experiencing what you described as "progressive and unloaded" with smooth acceleration.
About the left hand going too far inside, I think it might be related to two things. First, my arm is not extended all the way. This was a shoulder-related precautionary habit I developed when I first started swimming last year. Seems fine when fully extended but old habits are hard to break. Second, it looks like I fishtail the feet right when this (left) hand enters. Not sure it's cause-effect relationship but it seems to be happening and this is not streamlined.
2009_11110002i.flv video by C6C6CH3vo - Photobucket
It is tough trying to relearn how to swim.
Stroke started feeling more natural and relaxed, unfortunately it was after recording was done and camera was put away. But everything seems to fit together much better when I wasn't thinking about my movements and just swimming not worrying about the camera. Felt a smooth, but powerful sensation throughout with my hands. Wish I had footage at that moment though, I think I was experiencing what you described as "progressive and unloaded" with smooth acceleration.
About the left hand going too far inside, I think it might be related to two things. First, my arm is not extended all the way. This was a shoulder-related precautionary habit I developed when I first started swimming last year. Seems fine when fully extended but old habits are hard to break. Second, it looks like I fishtail the feet right when this (left) hand enters. Not sure it's cause-effect relationship but it seems to be happening and this is not streamlined.
2009_11110002i.flv video by C6C6CH3vo - Photobucket
It is tough trying to relearn how to swim.
