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![]() I find when swimming the backstroke when I pull , I pull myself under the water. How can I change my pull to pull me forward instead of under?
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#2
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![]() How about trying wider tracks and early vertical forearm. Often beginners use a straight arm catch in backstoke than drags them under when pulling.
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#3
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![]() Once you make your catch make sure you pull with the palm facing your feet. An incorrect pull with an upward motion can pull you under. A slow recovery can also make you tend to sink .
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![]() Thanks guys I will try it this evening at the pool.
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#5
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![]() My errors was pulling too close to my head, pulling with a straight hand and the last one which i am still working on is continuous pulling. When I pull with one hand I wait until the pull has completed then my other hand is now moving from my waist instead of being in the water pulling.
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#6
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![]() Why is it when I pull instead of moving in a straight line my body either tugs to the left or right depending on which hand I use to pull.
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![]() Maybe you are just fish-tailing--legs moving side to side due to torque from the pull. Do you maintain a light kick and rotate your body during the pull?
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#8
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![]() My legs do sway when I pull like a fish tail. As far as I can remember I still maintain my kick.
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#9
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![]() You could also be over rotating which could cause your legs to bend outward to compensate.Rotate just enough to clear shoulder.
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![]() I have recognized another problem. As soon as my hand enters the water I bend my elbow and pull immediately. I have read somewhere to be a bit more patient and as soon as my hand enters the water I should face my palm downwards , then move it outwards then forwards. Is this correct?
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