The Pushoff

[jenson1a]

CoachBobM

Thanks for your comments. I totally agree with everything you said. I have had some difficulty in maintaining a streamline position when swimming. When I saw Andy's advice about practicing a streamline push off, I thought it might help me get the feel of streamline while swimming as well as the push off. Since I have been practicing this, my spl has become lower and also more consistent.

Thank you for the tips and clarification

Sherry

[sclim]

Originally Posted by CoachBobM

4) The crossover does not have to be instantaneous. When you feel yourself starting to slow, you can maintain an upper body streamline while adding a dolphin kick with your lower body. This dolphin kick is initiated by an up-and-down thrusting of your hips which undulates down to your toes. Unlike the body dolphin that is the central core body movement in butterfly, the undulation of the dolphin kick only goes from the belly button down to the toes.
Bob

I was introducing a slight flutter kick at the very end to prevent my feet from sinking as I lost velocity. But I would guess that the reason you suggest a modified dolphin kick is that the flutter kick probably adds more drag than the dolphin kick. I don't yet know how to dolphin kick, but i should probably learn it.

[CoachSuzanne]

while this is a promo video, it is "in the family" and Terry has several additional tips even in this short clip. at :58 & beyond there are several shots of Terry doing a full balanced wall pushoff, maintaining momentum at the first stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOuTMGvF43A

[sclim]

Originally Posted by CoachSuzanne

while this is a promo video, it is "in the family" and Terry has several additional tips even in this short clip. at :58 & beyond there are several shots of Terry doing a full balanced wall pushoff, maintaining momentum at the first stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOuTMGvF43A

Thanks! I was going to look for it, but having it spoon fed to me right here and now is a great convenience, just at the right moment I need it!