Forum: Freestyle
06-24-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,204
Thanks CoachDavid, Excellent feedback.
I do not...
Thanks CoachDavid, Excellent feedback.
I do not recall if CoachSuzanne calls her 2BK "Scissor Kick". It is possible I came to this conclusion by reading CoachShinji's post in which he describes his...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-24-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,204
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Forum: Freestyle
06-23-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,204
Thanks Haschu,
Seems like you have adopted the...
Thanks Haschu,
Seems like you have adopted the "Shinji-Style 2BK".
I find the Toe Flick easy to learn in Superman Glide position. It is gentle, effortless, certainly helps rotation... However, as...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
06-23-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,260
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Forum: Freestyle
06-23-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,266
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Forum: Freestyle
06-22-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
If balance is a problem when you breathe, I can...
If balance is a problem when you breathe, I can only guess your head comes up to catch air (instead of rotating). The head is supposed to rotate when you inhale, you should feel as if it is resting...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
06-22-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,260
Curved Back & Streamlining
Ideally we would all like to have a straight back/ spinal cord which makes a perfect axis of rotation to support our TI stroke.
A straight back leads to a symmetrical stroke, a head that stays still...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-22-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,204
About the 2BK.....
Just 3 questions about this highly debated topic...
1. By reading the various threads it seems that there are 3 types of 2BK
- The Toe Flick (just the toes move up and down to initiate the...
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Forum: Find a TI Training Buddy
06-18-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,320
TI Workshop @DUBAI
Hello Coach KEVIN,
Glad to hear the 1st TI workshop is going to happen soon in this part of the world.
I am sure the very many Triathletes in this region will sign-up.
I will spread the word. ...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
06-02-2012
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,707
2BK or Flutter Kick in Waves?
In a previous thread I was advised to increase the Stroke Rate when swimming in rough seas. Too much gliding means exposing the side of the body to waves which affect the streamlined position and...
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Forum: Freestyle
05-24-2012
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Replies: 84
Views: 48,435
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Forum: Freestyle
05-06-2012
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,925
Hi Werner,
My understanding is that when the...
Hi Werner,
My understanding is that when the recovery hand touches the water, the other hand is in the catch position (ready to pull). But it is still in front.
But when you look at the photo...
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Forum: Freestyle
05-05-2012
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,925
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Forum: Freestyle
04-20-2012
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,408
Hello Johnny,
Very nice and relaxed stroke...
Hello Johnny,
Very nice and relaxed stroke indeed. I also like your 2BK and overall smooth rotation.
I just came back from a business trip in Turkey where I had a lesson with Mat Hudson as well. ...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-10-2012
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Replies: 84
Views: 48,435
SPL before & after ?
Hello Ladyfish,
Thanks for this wonderful thread. Super informative.
I was just wondering what type of SPL improvement you (and other swimmers) experienced after the workshop...
How many Strokes...
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Forum: Freestyle
03-30-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,818
I have to admit that before becoming a Coach,...
I have to admit that before becoming a Coach, dshen always distinguished himself with super informative posts on this forum.
There are basic TI concepts we all understand by now.
David posts really...
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Forum: Freestyle
03-22-2012
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,246
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
03-16-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,129
Are hand-paddles a "No-No" in TI ?
I know Pull Buoys are "strictly-forbidden" because they unnecessarily send the wrong message to the body: "No need to worry about Balance, it is guaranteed". And then when you remove them your hips...
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Forum: Freestyle
03-04-2012
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,562
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Forum: Freestyle
03-02-2012
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,562
This bow wave photo is indeed...
This bow wave photo is indeed inspiring...
However one needs to have a very good technique to do it. In my opinion a nice acceleration and minimum speed are required.
Is this achievable with a...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-25-2012
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,562
CoachSHINJI,
Many thanks for contributing to...
CoachSHINJI,
Many thanks for contributing to this thread. I fully agree with your statement above. I also practice TI in an artistic way, I am really impressed by elegant and efficient swimmers...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-25-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,162
Hello GAIN,
I know exactly what you mean. I...
Hello GAIN,
I know exactly what you mean. I experience the same this is why it is one of my favorite drills.
I do not use fist gloves. Like many I just swim with fists and enjoy during the...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-20-2012
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,562
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Forum: Freestyle
02-17-2012
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,562
Shinji Video Analysis
I am a great fan of Shinji. I am really impressed by his Stroke length and elegance in the water (slow SR=1.35 but still fast).
Have you analyzed Shinji's stroke lately on his famous video...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
02-16-2012
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,045
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