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![]() Hi, I am trying to do the basic drills from the book
1. When doing the basic balance on the back, I find that I am moving towards my feet, rather than in the direction of my head 2. When doing the basic balance on the back, how much should I flutter my feet? 3. When doing the Find the sweet spot, I can't get my knuckles to get out of the water Are there youtube videos or something showing these drills? Thx |
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![]() Dear totalswimmertuta,
I suggest studying from the latest update: Ultra Efficient Freestyle self coaching videos and ebook. I am a beginner too, only started 3 months ago, I found that there any many benefits from practicing the latest drills, in comparison to the older ones in the book you mentioned. Good luck! |
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![]() don't be afraid to use a set of short fins to generate some forward propulsion...lots of swimmers (like myself) almost move backwards when kicking
but don't use kickboards because it is a path to eventual painful shoulder problems |
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![]() Quote:
If you are swimming in a pool with a deep end, you can do a drill called vertical kicking which should help correct this. Go to the deep end and, in a vertical position, fold your arms across your chest and keep your head above water by kicking. Focus on kicking from your hips and ankles - not from your knees. Once you are comfortable doing this drill, you can try "falling back" onto your back while still kicking. Quote:
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http://www.totalimmersion.net/store/...l#.Vw5kL__mp9A Be aware that we don't start with back balance anymore. Sweet spot is introduced a little later and is called interrupted breathing. Bob |
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![]() Check out this video from Richard Quick....these drills are some of my favorites for balance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jMn01H6cAA To run, a child must first walk, before that crawl, and before that roll over in the crib. Swimming is similar. |
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