Forum: Freestyle
09-21-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,505
I just stumbled on this thread. I know it's a...
I just stumbled on this thread. I know it's a good few years old, but feel I have to reply for the benefit of anyone else asking the same question...
So - the original question was why do tense...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-27-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,284
Can you just clarify please - do you mean the...
Can you just clarify please - do you mean the back of your head is 6 inches below the surface, or your face???
The back of your head should be just breaking the surface I think. If it is 6-8 inches...
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Forum: Breaststroke
08-27-2009
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,268
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Forum: Breaststroke
08-27-2009
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,268
Old fashioned arm-sweep?
Hi,
I have got a fundamental question about the arm-sweep in breaststroke.
First a bit of background information. I have had a pretty strong, streamlined breaststroke all my life. I have never...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-27-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,284
Hi Shuumai,
Running over small children in the...
Hi Shuumai,
Running over small children in the pool will not make you popular!
Seriously though.... I am spending time unlearning that bad habit where your neck is unconsciously cranked back to look...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-27-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,284
Hi,
Sorry if I was not clear.
The way I was...
Hi,
Sorry if I was not clear.
The way I was taught years ago was to look ahead about 45 degrees so the water line is on your forehead. This is what a lot of swimmers get taught by 'traditional'...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
08-26-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,855
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
08-26-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,855
Hi Glenn,
I would need to check my DVDs, but I...
Hi Glenn,
I would need to check my DVDs, but I think you might have slightly misunderstood Naj's description of the nodding drill.
The way you describe it sounds like after each breath on your left...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-22-2009
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,920
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4InLAsnmKhY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4InLAsnmKhY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHHOxBSeoFk
I have just had a closer look at these vids of Shinji, and it looks like the SPLs of 9 & 12 don't include the...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-22-2009
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,920
Obviously, as everyone above has said, you want...
Obviously, as everyone above has said, you want to be consistent, to monitor your own progress.
There is a formula here -
http://www.totalimmersion.net/blog/Whats-the-right-Stroke-Count-.html
- for...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2009
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,602
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2009
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,493
The most obvious problem to me is that you are...
The most obvious problem to me is that you are doing a 'traditional' entry with the thumb down. Your entry should be as if through a horizontal mailslot on the surface, not vertical one.
This is...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,284
Who told you your head was too submerged??? Too...
Who told you your head was too submerged??? Too submerged relative to what 'correct' position??? What explanation was offered???
Be very wary of any advice about the 'right' way to swim that is not...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-19-2009
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,380
Hi there,
You have already been given great...
Hi there,
You have already been given great advice by posts above. Here is my 2-cents worth -
1. Ignore the (well-intentioned but bad) advice from that coach about working your abs. You need to...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-19-2009
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,819
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Forum: Freestyle
08-19-2009
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
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Forum: Freestyle
08-18-2009
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
Thanks for the interesting comments -...
Thanks for the interesting comments - particularly the one about not relaxing. I have always thought that was a bit of a myth. But density is determined by volume and mass. If tensing your...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-18-2009
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,819
Hi John
Sorry for putting words in your...
Hi John
Sorry for putting words in your mouth!
Do you have a problem with over-rotation on every stroke, or only one side, or just strokes when you breathe?
I have noticed that I can over-rotate...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-17-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
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Forum: Freestyle
08-17-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
OK, I better make sure my own description is...
OK, I better make sure my own description is clear!!!
I will try to distinguish Feelings from Intentions...
Assuming I have just speared with my left hand, so am on my left 'rail' in patient catch...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-17-2009
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,598
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Forum: Freestyle
08-17-2009
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
Special tips for Genuine Sinkers?
Hi All,
I have noticed a number of people on the forum describe themselves as Sinkers because they have problems with certain drills. But, of course, their real problem could be balance or...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-15-2009
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,819
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Forum: Freestyle
08-14-2009
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,649
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
08-13-2009
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,791
Hi Mike
I had my own Eureka moment with...
Hi Mike
I had my own Eureka moment with breathing recently. (See my post "1 length to 1 mile in 2 weeks")
I think the answer is -
1. get in touch with your own breathing. In particular you need...
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