Forum: Freestyle
08-26-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,268
O'Neill
I have tried rashguards from several companies.The O'Neill Men's Skin S/S Crew Rashguard offers the best combination of snugness (no wrinkles), shoulder flexibility, light weight and moderately good...
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Forum: Freestyle
11-02-2011
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,365
Pretty good! You have a fairly well developed...
Pretty good! You have a fairly well developed "Swinger" technique, which should serve you well for triathlon swimming. You might want to read more about "Swingers" on a competing swimming website....
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Forum: Freestyle
09-08-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,162
Fins are great! I used them extensively for my...
Fins are great! I used them extensively for my first 2 years, before I had the balance, body position and core muscle strength to swim comfortably without them. Especially useful for skating drills.
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Forum: Freestyle
08-10-2011
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,483
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Forum: Freestyle
08-09-2011
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,130
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Forum: Freestyle
08-07-2011
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,711
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Forum: Freestyle
08-04-2011
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Freestyle
08-01-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,248
In retrospect, I wish I had not learned...
In retrospect, I wish I had not learned ZipperSkate (now ZenSkate). That drill teaches stability and balance in the skate position. Unfortunately, it is how I learned how to resist my natural body...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-01-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,248
Borate and I are saying the same thing but...
Borate and I are saying the same thing but suggesting different approaches to solving the problem.
Method 1: focus on catching earlier
Method 2: focus on starting body roll earlier
See what...
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Forum: Freestyle
07-31-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,248
I have working on this problem recently. One of...
I have working on this problem recently. One of the unintended consequences of the TI method is that many of us learn to hold the skating position too long. I discovered that I actively resist the...
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Forum: Freestyle
07-20-2011
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,633
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Forum: Freestyle
07-20-2011
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,821
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Forum: Freestyle
07-19-2011
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,633
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Forum: Freestyle
07-19-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,935
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Forum: Freestyle
07-18-2011
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,131
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Forum: Freestyle
07-18-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,935
Many TI beginners learn to spear deeply, which...
Many TI beginners learn to spear deeply, which pulls the head deep. When rotating to breathe, the swimmer must wait (pause) to surface or crane his/her head and neck to get air. The solution starts...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-30-2011
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,640
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Forum: Freestyle
06-30-2011
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,640
yann-
dshen has given you most of the same...
yann-
dshen has given you most of the same feedback that I would give you. I have 2 suggestions that helped me along the way. You may find these useful.
To get kick-hip rotation-spear(catch/pull)...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-24-2011
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,640
Pain-free EVF.
1. Make sure your scapular...
Pain-free EVF.
1. Make sure your scapular stabilizers and rotator cuffs are ready. See http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1551. Program designed by swimming orthopedist and...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-19-2011
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,758
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Forum: Freestyle
06-10-2011
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,268
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Forum: Links and References
05-14-2011
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,450
I spent 2 or 3 years swimming with 11 - 13 SPL...
I spent 2 or 3 years swimming with 11 - 13 SPL but decided that I was gliding too much. I have a much more fluid stroke at 14 - 17 SPL. You might save the price of a new swim watch by starting your...
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Forum: Links and References
04-14-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,002
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Forum: Freestyle
04-07-2011
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,016
In a word -- BALANCE. To use a minimal,...
In a word -- BALANCE. To use a minimal, rotational kick effectively, you must be balanced in the water and NOT rely on your kick to raise up your legs. Strong core muscles and learning how to throw...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-06-2011
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,016
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