Are there elite swimmers that have a high head position?
Former Member
Or even some videos? I thought this used to be taught more vs. the head being straight down. Or is a high head position mutually exclusive from elite swimming?
I can't seem to get any comfort putting my head down so wondered if I could give up and emulate others with more this style.
Stefan Nystrand - his head isn't as high as Thorpe's nevertheless he still looks forward, not down.
YouTube - Stefan Nystrand (2002) - 50m freestyle slow pace
YouTube - Stefan Nystrand (2002) - 50m freestyle all out
IMO head position depends on kick - those who can feel kick only when feet are completely under water would find it's better to keep head higher.
Stefan Nystrand - his head isn't as high as Thorpe's nevertheless he still looks forward, not down.
YouTube - Stefan Nystrand (2002) - 50m freestyle slow pace
YouTube - Stefan Nystrand (2002) - 50m freestyle all out
IMO head position depends on kick - those who can feel kick only when feet are completely under water would find it's better to keep head higher.
