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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I watched both videos and noticed two things that could help you. Coaches, tell me what you think. First, your feet look like they're nearly flat (45 degrees at best) and your kick is way too deep (acts like an anchor). I think your time would get better if you increased your ankle flexibility (not easy) or simply didn't kick (quick fix) and tried to keep the legs on the surface. If you want to increase ankle flexibility, pull your foot to stretch front tendon (8 seconds each foot) as often as you care to.
I've heard great coaches yell kick, kick, kick to their swimmers when some of them have terrrible kicks. If your kick negatively effects your time, why do it until it starts becoming a positive to your stroke. Coach T.
I watched both videos and noticed two things that could help you. Coaches, tell me what you think. First, your feet look like they're nearly flat (45 degrees at best) and your kick is way too deep (acts like an anchor). I think your time would get better if you increased your ankle flexibility (not easy) or simply didn't kick (quick fix) and tried to keep the legs on the surface. If you want to increase ankle flexibility, pull your foot to stretch front tendon (8 seconds each foot) as often as you care to.
I've heard great coaches yell kick, kick, kick to their swimmers when some of them have terrrible kicks. If your kick negatively effects your time, why do it until it starts becoming a positive to your stroke. Coach T.
