Recently, since this summer, my dps has increased. Over the summer, I swam in a 25 meter pool. Now I'm back inside in a 25 yard pool. My DPS has had real problems. When I do 1-arm drills & catch-up drills, my dps is okay 14 to 16 strokes. Also, if I use paddles I can keep my stroke count down artound 14 for 1000 yds. Then, in a mile, I will end up at around 22 strokes. My time begins to fall apart. I am also exhausted at the end.
Does anyone have as suggestion?
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How is your catch? I find that when my stroke count goes to hell it is usually because my catch has become sloppy. Keep your hand perpendicular to your body for as long as possible. By doing this your forearm will also be in a position to propel you foreward as well, also known as high elbow. When we get tired we get sloppy. Swimming catch-up is a great idea because it allows you to concentrate on each stroke independently of the other. I swim nothing but catch up and when I sprint, I am still in a front quadrant style stroke pattern. TI's website has a great photo of Hoogie, Phelps, and Thorpe racing and they are all swimming front quadrant. Good luck.
How is your catch? I find that when my stroke count goes to hell it is usually because my catch has become sloppy. Keep your hand perpendicular to your body for as long as possible. By doing this your forearm will also be in a position to propel you foreward as well, also known as high elbow. When we get tired we get sloppy. Swimming catch-up is a great idea because it allows you to concentrate on each stroke independently of the other. I swim nothing but catch up and when I sprint, I am still in a front quadrant style stroke pattern. TI's website has a great photo of Hoogie, Phelps, and Thorpe racing and they are all swimming front quadrant. Good luck.
