The speed of Shinji

[Talvi]

Originally Posted by tiswimjapan

These are 4-6 letters in Japanese, but I need to use full sentences to describe them in English. And I am not sure if my English is correct.
1) Relaxed
2) Leaning
3) Stabilized posture
4) Smooth movement
5) Gliding
6) Acceleration (swift movement)
7) Pressing the water

Arigatou gozaimasu! :)

I think I understand "sensors" 1, 2 (is it similar to feeling of "swimming downhill"?), 3, 4, and 5. Perhaps sensor 6 is too advanced for me at the the moment, but could you say how 7 is different to 2?

I have been practising your advice to have a focus of dropping my hand into the water. It is being very helpful I think, and I am finding that it informs many other aspects of my stroke. Thank you again for that advice.