Hey, I would just like some tips on our strokes for the Breaststroke and the Butterfly. Our big meet is coming up and two weeks and we would like to know something else besides our coaches tips who are probably going frantic with anxiety.
Breaststroke:
The second closest lane with the Black/Blue "NM" cap.
YouTube- 100 *** stroke 1-8-10
Butterfly:
Again, the second closest lane. And better video capture this time *rolls eyes*
YouTube- BA: 100 Butterfly
Thanks.
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I tend to agree with allen on your feet getting turned out. You have a good kick, but to have a great kick you need to turn your feet out and truly snap everything at the same time giving you a greater thrust.
Also, and just my opinion, you raise up in the water quite a bit (looking at your water-line). Try going through some drills that will keep your body lower in the water (side-breathing, tennis ball under the chin, etc). However, since you are two weeks away from the meet, I would more concentrate on the kick and timing of the "snap" than your body position (that is the harder thing to correct).
Also, a little later on down the road you may want to alter your pull a bit; it looks like (from the angle of the camera) that you are holding on to the water a little too much. You want to get the thrust from the pull and go get some more.
I tend to agree with allen on your feet getting turned out. You have a good kick, but to have a great kick you need to turn your feet out and truly snap everything at the same time giving you a greater thrust.
Also, and just my opinion, you raise up in the water quite a bit (looking at your water-line). Try going through some drills that will keep your body lower in the water (side-breathing, tennis ball under the chin, etc). However, since you are two weeks away from the meet, I would more concentrate on the kick and timing of the "snap" than your body position (that is the harder thing to correct).
Also, a little later on down the road you may want to alter your pull a bit; it looks like (from the angle of the camera) that you are holding on to the water a little too much. You want to get the thrust from the pull and go get some more.
