Forearm Focus
You can hold a spot in the water using just your hand. Or you can use
your hand plus your forearm. Which makes a better paddle blade?
Technique Focus Points
- Weightless hand. Try to have a weightless hand until you begin
your pull - that keeps the focus off your hands while you catch.
- Pop your elbow. Begin the catch by popping your elbow toward
the surface and slightly rotating your arm externally. Do not even think
about your hand!
- Press the Y: During the pull, press on your wrist or the heel
of your hand.
- Feel the pressure. Learn how to feel and react to pressure
on your forearms. (Sculling will help.)
What to Watch For
- Bent wrist during the catch and pull. Means you are
not using your forearm.
- Sore shoulders. May mean that you are pulling on your
hands instead of on your forearms.
Forearm Focus Workouts
More Information
- Video Clips - See the Arms Video
Clips page. Most arm drills can be done with a forearm focus.
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