Swim Video Clip

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Notes

Adult Open Water Swimming Program - MIT - June 6, 2011

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.

You may also want to review the comments from the previous program: August 2010 Video Stroke Improvement.

Priority

Recommendation

Head position. Your posture is being disrupted when you breathe, because just before breathing you tilt your head forward rather than just rolling your face to the air. Have a look at the first video on the Video Clips - Breathing page (from SwimTherapy). It is long but very well done. Also have a look at the Mastery - Head Position page.

Arm extension. Your shoulder is staying too close to the surface, so try to lean on your armpit as you extend your arm, and you will get your upper body rotated the same amount as your hips. Have a look at the Mastery - Arm Stroke Setup page and note the shoulder position as the swimmer reaches full extension.

Catch and Pull. You are pulling your elbow back too early. Keep driving your elbow forward while you get your hand and forearm vertical in the water. Have a look a the Mastery - Catch & Pull page, and note how early in the stroke cycle the swimmer gets her hand and forearm vertical in the water.

Links

MIT Tri Team

Open Water Swimming