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. On most strokes you extend your arm very close to the surface, which means that it takes you too long to get your catch, because you have to press your hand and forearm down on the water. Drive your hand a little deeper into the water - that will also assist with your rotation. See the Arm Stroke Setup page, and note where the swimmers' hands are as they reach full extension (deeper than their elbows, which are deeper than their shoulders).

Breathing. You are getting your leading arm deep in the water when breathing. Try to leave it extended out front (or get a quicker breath). Have a look at the first video on the Video Clips - Breathing page (from SwimTherapy). It is long but very well done.

Links

MIT Tri Team