I got filmed today for my breaststroke, which I posted in another thread, but I figure since I have the footage, might as well get a critique of my fly and free, too. I've been back into swimming for several months now, but I know I have a long way to go. I appreciate any feedback. Be harsh if you need to.
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Here's what I saw ~ Your butterfly recovery and freestyle recovery are nearly identical. This type of freestyle recovery (wide and sideways) promotes a serpentine motion of the hips and spine which increases drag. It's not easy to fix your recovery but ask your coach and they can give you a few ways o release a little different at the end of you pull and that may help. Your ankle flexibility is noticeably absent ( the first fly kick when your feet are above the water and some other noticeable kicks). Try simple ankle stretching exercises as often as possible (8 seconds each ankle and three sets after each kicking set). I like how your butterfly looks ontop. Good luck, Coach T.
Thanks. Good workout today with a lot of drills. Worked on freestyle recovery along my body with a high elbow and finishing my stroke at he hip, and even managed to kick a whole 50 on my side without sinking. :-)
Swam a 50 in 31, which was faster than I thought I'd go. Fly felt really good too.
I really appreciate all the comments.
Here's what I saw ~ Your butterfly recovery and freestyle recovery are nearly identical. This type of freestyle recovery (wide and sideways) promotes a serpentine motion of the hips and spine which increases drag. It's not easy to fix your recovery but ask your coach and they can give you a few ways o release a little different at the end of you pull and that may help. Your ankle flexibility is noticeably absent ( the first fly kick when your feet are above the water and some other noticeable kicks). Try simple ankle stretching exercises as often as possible (8 seconds each ankle and three sets after each kicking set). I like how your butterfly looks ontop. Good luck, Coach T.
Thanks. Good workout today with a lot of drills. Worked on freestyle recovery along my body with a high elbow and finishing my stroke at he hip, and even managed to kick a whole 50 on my side without sinking. :-)
Swam a 50 in 31, which was faster than I thought I'd go. Fly felt really good too.
I really appreciate all the comments.
