So earlier at practice I experimented with flat feet coming off every wall. There was a very noticeable difference. I could surface with ease past the flags, without any DKs. In my first two years of swimming, I have used just the balls (and toes) of my feet in coming off the walls.
Flat feet (that is, both ball and heel) feels a little awkward right now, like any technique change, but I think I'm going to start adjusting to it for permanent use.
Thanks to Jim Thornton who suggested I make this a poll!
I voted "flat" but I realized today that I actually push off the balls of my feet (so, I guess I should have voted "clueless"). I tried pushing flat footed but found it very awkward.
I voted "flat" but I realized today that I actually push off the balls of my feet (so, I guess I should have voted "clueless"). I tried pushing flat footed but found it very awkward.
