Swim Video Clip

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Notes

June 6, 2011 - Underwater Video - Side & Front Views

Click here for instructions on how to use the video player. Use the Turn Comments On or Off buttons for voice-over comments. Note that you can play the clips one frame at a time or in slow motion using the player control buttons. Play the clips with and without comments, and then see the Drill Clips and Stills pages (above) for suggestions on how to deal with the issues mentioned.

See the Recommendations below the video player.

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Recommendation

Arms. Your setup is pretty good, but you get your arms very deep for the pull. See the the Mastery - Catch & Pull page, and note how early in the stroke cycle the swimmer gets her hand and forearm vertical in the water. Practice any of the catch and pull drills on the Video Clips - Arms page.

Kicking. You are bending your knees too much. This leaves your thighs deep in the water (creating extra drag) and means you are kicking with a short lever (from the knees down instead of the whole leg). Practice your kicking technique out of the pool - lie on your belly, and practice lifting your whole leg using your glutes (instead of just your shins using your hamstrings) - see Dry Kicking for Freestyle and Backstroke.

Links

MIT Tri Team