So any opinions about the best way to move your hands? Closed with thumb tight (cupped)? Open? Fingers together and thumb out? I always kept my fingers & thumb together, but I've read I should keep my thumb out? What's the best technique?
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All research must be scrutinized but this information supports the need to increase the area of the hand. From a cupped hand (the worse hand position) to a hand that is rigid with fingers apart (the best position), swimmers need to know the difference. It is indeed difficult to keep the fingers apart but if you want to get faster you can learn how to do it. Important and great information for sure!
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Former Member
All research must be scrutinized but this information supports the need to increase the area of the hand. From a cupped hand (the worse hand position) to a hand that is rigid with fingers apart (the best position), swimmers need to know the difference. It is indeed difficult to keep the fingers apart but if you want to get faster you can learn how to do it. Important and great information for sure!
