I guess the biggest difference is your body is out of the water on a surfboard. If you keep your elbows high your upper arms wont be in the water. I'm not sure it this would make you lose some pull and having your elbows a little lower might be better. What do you think? I was trying to use more catch yesterday in the water but I think my elbows where not as high as a freestyle swimmer.
@stormott77 Keep working on the tips in the video is my recommendation. Use the hand, wrist and forearm to "catch" the water. And take your time developing the feel for this - give yourself plenty of rest between intervals and overtime you should get it. Also, I am a strong believer in backstroke and butterfly to help learn the catch as well.
I have a question on how to use the stroke with surfing? You don't rotate nearly as much on a surfboard as when you swim freestyle. Do you think I should practice the form as is or alter it at all to factor in the board? Most surfers I know pull straight down or even under the board. I know this is might not be your expertise but I welcome your insight. Thank you.
@stormott77 Actually, I think "rotation" in swimming may be a little over-thought. It's more "elongation" and "lenthening". Yes, there is rotation in the hips as we stretch forward, but there's not as much rotation in the shoulders, torso which is what you may be meaning.
Great video Coach! excellent methods and advice. I cant afford a real coach at the moment but I have learned so much from this and other Youtube videos. Thanks for posting this.
Excellent info. At first I skipped these videos because you weren't in the water. But, your explanations are exactly what I needed. The catch is what i'm not doing correctly. I can't wait to practice this when I get back to the pool. Thanks
Coach, Around 2:35 in the video you explain the point of entry and to get into position... I am little confused. Should my hand enter the water closer to my head and extend into the catch/anchor position? Or should i reach as far forward as i can and pull back into the anchor position? Ive been doing the latter and have noticed that I tend to pull with a strait arm... it's rather exhausting.
@donniekreece The hand enters in line with the shoulder slightly wider (a V line - see other videos). After entering the hand and forearm sweep down and back (not with high intensity) to a vertical position. That's when the pull and anchor position begins. The upper arm should remain at the surface during the downsweep. Swim easy and work on this technique...it can take several months.
I think it helps a lot if you use a swimmer laying on a bench or even in the pool if budget permits while you are explaining these positions. It's a little difficult to see what happens to shoulder/torso/head position while you are demonstrating yourself. I would also like to see a video on proper technique for efficient kicking. Thanks for great videos.
@afara2000 The videos are intended to be viewed (as I mentioned) as if being coached 1-on1. Think of yourself in the water and being instructed and see if this works for you.
@SuperBzombie It could be, but definitely cannot help U without seeing the stroke, assessing mobility, stability etc..I'd recommend seeing a physical therapist if it continues, and of course, having a coach look at what you are doing.
I guess the biggest difference is your body is out of the water on a surfboard. If you keep your elbows high your upper arms wont be in the water. I'm not sure it this would make you lose some pull and having your elbows a little lower might be better. What do you think? I was trying to use more catch yesterday in the water but I think my elbows where not as high as a freestyle swimmer.
stormott77 2 months ago
@stormott77 Keep working on the tips in the video is my recommendation. Use the hand, wrist and forearm to "catch" the water. And take your time developing the feel for this - give yourself plenty of rest between intervals and overtime you should get it. Also, I am a strong believer in backstroke and butterfly to help learn the catch as well.
evanscoaching 2 months ago
I have a question on how to use the stroke with surfing? You don't rotate nearly as much on a surfboard as when you swim freestyle. Do you think I should practice the form as is or alter it at all to factor in the board? Most surfers I know pull straight down or even under the board. I know this is might not be your expertise but I welcome your insight. Thank you.
stormott77 2 months ago
@stormott77 Actually, I think "rotation" in swimming may be a little over-thought. It's more "elongation" and "lenthening". Yes, there is rotation in the hips as we stretch forward, but there's not as much rotation in the shoulders, torso which is what you may be meaning.
evanscoaching 2 months ago
Great video Coach! excellent methods and advice. I cant afford a real coach at the moment but I have learned so much from this and other Youtube videos. Thanks for posting this.
petespectrum 9 months ago
@petespectrum Thanks Pete!
evanscoaching 7 months ago
Thanks again!
FUNDOC45 1 year ago
Excellent info. At first I skipped these videos because you weren't in the water. But, your explanations are exactly what I needed. The catch is what i'm not doing correctly. I can't wait to practice this when I get back to the pool. Thanks
ABEsWIFE123 1 year ago
@ABEsWIFE123 Thanks and good luck!
evanscoaching 1 year ago
Coach, Around 2:35 in the video you explain the point of entry and to get into position... I am little confused. Should my hand enter the water closer to my head and extend into the catch/anchor position? Or should i reach as far forward as i can and pull back into the anchor position? Ive been doing the latter and have noticed that I tend to pull with a strait arm... it's rather exhausting.
donniekreece 1 year ago
@donniekreece The hand enters in line with the shoulder slightly wider (a V line - see other videos). After entering the hand and forearm sweep down and back (not with high intensity) to a vertical position. That's when the pull and anchor position begins. The upper arm should remain at the surface during the downsweep. Swim easy and work on this technique...it can take several months.
evanscoaching 1 year ago
I think it helps a lot if you use a swimmer laying on a bench or even in the pool if budget permits while you are explaining these positions. It's a little difficult to see what happens to shoulder/torso/head position while you are demonstrating yourself. I would also like to see a video on proper technique for efficient kicking. Thanks for great videos.
afara2000 1 year ago
@afara2000 The videos are intended to be viewed (as I mentioned) as if being coached 1-on1. Think of yourself in the water and being instructed and see if this works for you.
evanscoaching 1 year ago
@evanscoaching
I get pain in my elbows during or after swiming. Do you think this i due to a straight arm pull?
SuperBzombie 1 year ago
@SuperBzombie It could be, but definitely cannot help U without seeing the stroke, assessing mobility, stability etc..I'd recommend seeing a physical therapist if it continues, and of course, having a coach look at what you are doing.
evanscoaching 1 year ago
THANKS COACH!
bigoceandotnet 1 year ago
Ty for the lesson.I
Znaiko 1 year ago