I was taught to "cup" your hands for the freestyle stroke. Someone in the pool mentioned the current school of thought is a relaxed hand. What about *** stroke?
Thanks,
Georgio :bliss:
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Thank you. My swim training was all in the '50s & early '60s, so I'm updating both my swimming and instructional methods. I guess "cupped" hands is one of those things that really date someone! My current Water Safety Instructor material does not reference a cupped hand either. I tried relaxing the fingers today and immediately felt more resistance from my hands. I wear XL gloves and size 14 shoes, so I hope to maximize those features.
It will be fun adding one more new thing to think about during practice.
Thanks again,
Georgio :bolt:
Thank you. My swim training was all in the '50s & early '60s, so I'm updating both my swimming and instructional methods. I guess "cupped" hands is one of those things that really date someone! My current Water Safety Instructor material does not reference a cupped hand either. I tried relaxing the fingers today and immediately felt more resistance from my hands. I wear XL gloves and size 14 shoes, so I hope to maximize those features.
It will be fun adding one more new thing to think about during practice.
Thanks again,
Georgio :bolt:
