Are there elite swimmers that have a high head position?
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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.
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What is the benefit in looking forward? The only thing which looks logical is that you get higher body position though you need a strong kick to avoid drag as it was mentioned. Any other benefits?
Probably not, but for me my stroke feels like it falls apart as I have no feel for my arm position and hand entry. I basically lose recognition and control of most all other aspects of the stroke.
It's no doubt a problem though so I need to at least inch towards an improvement. Maybe I can get away with it more if I at least stop lifting my head further to breathe.
What is the benefit in looking forward? The only thing which looks logical is that you get higher body position though you need a strong kick to avoid drag as it was mentioned. Any other benefits?
Probably not, but for me my stroke feels like it falls apart as I have no feel for my arm position and hand entry. I basically lose recognition and control of most all other aspects of the stroke.
It's no doubt a problem though so I need to at least inch towards an improvement. Maybe I can get away with it more if I at least stop lifting my head further to breathe.
