Foreward: My 50 was a good time for me, my 200 time I have actually beat in practice from a push. Criticism on my 50, starts and turns would probably be most beneficial to me, but I am interested to get feedback on some race pace video. These videos are from the DAM SCM meet yesterday.
My times are annotated in the video, but here they are for reference.
50: 27.71
200: 33.48/36.18/36.78/33.77 1:09.66/1:10.55 2:20.21
YouTube- Mike 50 free DAM SCM 2009
YouTube- Mike 200 free DAM SCM 2009
Looks good Q!
The first thing that comes to mind (note that I am not a strong at stroke analysis) is that you could use a stronger, integrated kick. That said, who couldn't? I think an integrated kick would help stabilize your body and keep it in line, and thus make it more efficient with less resistance. Of course an integrated kick would help with propulsion as well, but I think keeping your body stable would be even more beneficial at this point. Your entry and catch looks good from what I can tell.
Your turns look great. The only thing I see is that you're arching your back a bit too much- you want to be an arrow, not a boomerang. You still get good distance off of the wall though.
Start is good too- all I'd say is try to damage the block on the start- pull/push with everything you got. That momentum is valuable in a 50.
I like the angle at which the video was taken- maybe I can get someone to video an actual race at that angle. Anyway, you'll likely get some more informed responses- keep it up!
Looks good Q!
The first thing that comes to mind (note that I am not a strong at stroke analysis) is that you could use a stronger, integrated kick. That said, who couldn't? I think an integrated kick would help stabilize your body and keep it in line, and thus make it more efficient with less resistance. Of course an integrated kick would help with propulsion as well, but I think keeping your body stable would be even more beneficial at this point. Your entry and catch looks good from what I can tell.
Your turns look great. The only thing I see is that you're arching your back a bit too much- you want to be an arrow, not a boomerang. You still get good distance off of the wall though.
Start is good too- all I'd say is try to damage the block on the start- pull/push with everything you got. That momentum is valuable in a 50.
I like the angle at which the video was taken- maybe I can get someone to video an actual race at that angle. Anyway, you'll likely get some more informed responses- keep it up!
