Hi,
I have major issues with the freestyle swim. My instructor tells me that my body is not streamlined when I do the freestyle. It is apparently bent at my hips and waist. My kick isn't great either -- I'm fine when I start off, but after a while I can feel my kick getting weaker. Infact, while doing kick exercises with a kickboard, I seem to go no where after a while. Things are slightly better on my backstroke, but my legs sink after a while and my body isn't streamlined any more. I should probably also mention that my breaststroke is pretty good.
Any tips you guys may have regarding body position and kicking will be greatly appreciated.
I was told sculling helps in correcting the body position. What do you guys think?I'm not one to consult for technical advice on form but I'm thinking this might be bad info.
You would think correct body position comes from larger muscle groups from the core outwards. The sculling is for maintaining position from stability, and efficient propulsion from the hands.
Read these threads (the first is to get a kick that actually helps, the second has a few tips on how to keep your body streamlined at all times):
Help My Flutter Kick is Horrible! - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
www.usms.org/.../showthread.php
I was told sculling helps in correcting the body position. What do you guys think?I'm not one to consult for technical advice on form but I'm thinking this might be bad info.
You would think correct body position comes from larger muscle groups from the core outwards. The sculling is for maintaining position from stability, and efficient propulsion from the hands.
Read these threads (the first is to get a kick that actually helps, the second has a few tips on how to keep your body streamlined at all times):
Help My Flutter Kick is Horrible! - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
www.usms.org/.../showthread.php
