When I look forward, my legs drain all my energy; I generally lose about 5 seconds on 100m (SC) from doing this. Always happens when the pool is packed and gotta keep sighting. Before I decompose into a rant about fast/slow lanes, let me just say that trying to copy pros has actually detracted from my stroke, because they have adapted a distinct style and mastered it, whereas intermediate amateurs may benefit more from improving a more conventional stroke. (+grain of salt, I'm not that good).
I tried to swim with eyes looking forward, the Thorpe way, somehow I felt that my strokes got more powerful.I kind of like it, maybe that's why Thorpe chose to swim this way.
his stroke is often regarded as the best ever. but if you observe closely his eyes looks forward, not down. if any other swimmer swims his style looking forward, they would swim really slow due to hip sinking down. Thorpe is able to compensate for this because he has unusually strong kick. Having a strong kick is not something that everyone should have or could have. But otherwise, Thorpe's timing and rhythm is far superior than any other swimmer. Only thing is that his head sits too high.
@yuxc I have noticed he looks up and tried doing the same last year. It definitely felt as if I was going faster but then again, it could just be an illusion created by looking straight at the wall :) Thanks for the comment!
@catnai2008 I feel like looking ahead would give the illusion that you were swimming slower, because when you look down the bottom of the pool moves faster beneath you.
@yuxc Who says anyone with any physicue should be able to perform the best technique? I think having naturally strong leg kicks is something you need for a good technique...
Disagree. He was a powerhouse. He won because he was strong as an ox. Look at the catch on the breathing side. He cuts and gets the hand way too close to the core. Compare that to the other side.
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marceloibba 4 days ago
Gracias a la posición de la cabeza... el movimiento de los brazos es mas relajado y uno se agota menos...!!!
lunecoqui 3 weeks ago
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When I look forward, my legs drain all my energy; I generally lose about 5 seconds on 100m (SC) from doing this. Always happens when the pool is packed and gotta keep sighting. Before I decompose into a rant about fast/slow lanes, let me just say that trying to copy pros has actually detracted from my stroke, because they have adapted a distinct style and mastered it, whereas intermediate amateurs may benefit more from improving a more conventional stroke. (+grain of salt, I'm not that good).
blakerwalk 1 month ago
Siempre tiene una mano adelante
marceloibba 1 month ago
I tried to swim with eyes looking forward, the Thorpe way, somehow I felt that my strokes got more powerful.I kind of like it, maybe that's why Thorpe chose to swim this way.
mikelinyue 1 month ago
maybe he's good but i dont like his tecnique. He enter in the water too early with arms. With the right one you can see what i mean
ibradoble 2 months ago
his stroke is often regarded as the best ever. but if you observe closely his eyes looks forward, not down. if any other swimmer swims his style looking forward, they would swim really slow due to hip sinking down. Thorpe is able to compensate for this because he has unusually strong kick. Having a strong kick is not something that everyone should have or could have. But otherwise, Thorpe's timing and rhythm is far superior than any other swimmer. Only thing is that his head sits too high.
yuxc 2 months ago 3
@yuxc I have noticed he looks up and tried doing the same last year. It definitely felt as if I was going faster but then again, it could just be an illusion created by looking straight at the wall :) Thanks for the comment!
catnai2008 2 months ago
@catnai2008 I feel like looking ahead would give the illusion that you were swimming slower, because when you look down the bottom of the pool moves faster beneath you.
ninjamuffin289 1 month ago
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WhySoPwn 1 month ago
@yuxc Who says anyone with any physicue should be able to perform the best technique? I think having naturally strong leg kicks is something you need for a good technique...
jabba969 3 weeks ago
Disagree. He was a powerhouse. He won because he was strong as an ox. Look at the catch on the breathing side. He cuts and gets the hand way too close to the core. Compare that to the other side.
DrJorgeReynal 2 months ago
his technique is way better than phelps
mh2blade 2 months ago
the pool is tall..
hakan9291 3 months ago
The best ever front crawl technique!!
Varun73693 3 months ago
Thorpe has an amazing kick and a very high elbow at first time of catch. Thanks for the video.
ViniBsb1973 3 months ago
good vid
imaninjaeys 4 months ago
really useful thanks.
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