To avoid confusion, here I'm referring to the high-elbow recovery (above water), not the underwater high-elbow catch and pull. It is often said this is important for saving energy etc., but it seems some elite swimmers don't use that. Opinions and poll taking welcome :)
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The key to an entry is maximum extension of the hand and an efficient removal of air from the hand. Your coach will tell you if a straight arm recovery is right for you.
When a swimmer enters short, they waste time and a coach may ask them to recover with a straight arm to correct the problem.
A straight arm recovery has been shown to work for sprinters as well as distance swimmers (Janet Evans). So, let your coach watch and help you determine if a straight arm recovery is right for you.
Yet again, another post that I agree with Coach T. on! For me, my swimmers go with comfort/efficiency level. If we can find the perfect mix between the two in order to obtain a maximized entry and an early catch then I am good to go.
The key to an entry is maximum extension of the hand and an efficient removal of air from the hand. Your coach will tell you if a straight arm recovery is right for you.
When a swimmer enters short, they waste time and a coach may ask them to recover with a straight arm to correct the problem.
A straight arm recovery has been shown to work for sprinters as well as distance swimmers (Janet Evans). So, let your coach watch and help you determine if a straight arm recovery is right for you.
Yet again, another post that I agree with Coach T. on! For me, my swimmers go with comfort/efficiency level. If we can find the perfect mix between the two in order to obtain a maximized entry and an early catch then I am good to go.
