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
Thanks gentlemen!
I'll get back with some fast and controlled 100 stroke count/time data, and if I'm physically able, an all out 100 effort.
In several months I'd like to have an aerobic base that would allow the AT test Mr. Thorton posted last week. I'm just not fit enough now to get an accurate workout from a 2000 time.
Nevertheless, in 14 days I have meet and will be prepping for a 50 and 200. I'm not worried about the 50, I'll hold back on the first, maybe breath about 4 times, then swim for my life on the second split. For the 200, with my lack of experience and conditioning it will have to be a negative split all the way to the last 50.
Though it is not that easy to see from the video, it looks like you are collapsing at the end of your stroke. As your arm is passing about your belly button, your elbow comes very close to your body. Have you tried to keep your elbow away from your body for the entire duration of the freestyle pull?
I'd suggest trying to start your pull about four inches or so away from your midline so that your hand lines up with your shoulder during the start of the pull. Go for early vertical forearm, then keep your elbow away from your body as you pull. Keep playing with the catch (towards and away from your centerline) and try to minimize your stroke count at a constant effort level. You can use some of the longer sets to do this efficiency stuff as you are conditioning. I'd guess you'll get as much gain from stroke efficiency as you will from conditioning.
One more thing, though. You've got to go for a 50! Don't hold anything back. Best of luck...
Thanks gentlemen!
I'll get back with some fast and controlled 100 stroke count/time data, and if I'm physically able, an all out 100 effort.
In several months I'd like to have an aerobic base that would allow the AT test Mr. Thorton posted last week. I'm just not fit enough now to get an accurate workout from a 2000 time.
Nevertheless, in 14 days I have meet and will be prepping for a 50 and 200. I'm not worried about the 50, I'll hold back on the first, maybe breath about 4 times, then swim for my life on the second split. For the 200, with my lack of experience and conditioning it will have to be a negative split all the way to the last 50.
Though it is not that easy to see from the video, it looks like you are collapsing at the end of your stroke. As your arm is passing about your belly button, your elbow comes very close to your body. Have you tried to keep your elbow away from your body for the entire duration of the freestyle pull?
I'd suggest trying to start your pull about four inches or so away from your midline so that your hand lines up with your shoulder during the start of the pull. Go for early vertical forearm, then keep your elbow away from your body as you pull. Keep playing with the catch (towards and away from your centerline) and try to minimize your stroke count at a constant effort level. You can use some of the longer sets to do this efficiency stuff as you are conditioning. I'd guess you'll get as much gain from stroke efficiency as you will from conditioning.
One more thing, though. You've got to go for a 50! Don't hold anything back. Best of luck...
