Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Swim "catch" and "pull"

Great article visualize explaining the freestyle catch and pull.
http://www.feelforthewater.com/2011/09/how-your-catch-should-feel-to-you.html

Me swimming out of water view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-4bsv6Psk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Kjb2vZ_2E

Me swimming under water view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyDzLgLD1J8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNF5BDtlT4E&feature=related

Drills to help create an efficient catch and pull

Fist drill hand entry high elbow catch before you pull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-4bsv6Psk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2uUSEkX3v0

Head out of water drill focus on angled hand entry not reaching and flattening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv4E3ocazF0

Thumbslide and Fingertip drag, leading with your elbow pointed up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fcoHbKagOc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ID1VtdLG0

Wendy Mader, Colorado Women of Influence member 2011
http://t2coaching.com
http://www.getfit-getstrong-getfast-getwendy.com
GOTRIbal Expert Swim Coach http://www.GOTRIbalnow.com
Rocky Mountain High School Swim Coach
NoCo High School Tri Team Coach
Pelican Fest Tri Race Director
Team Timex/Newton/Powerbar athlete
http://teamtimex.timexblogs.com/author/wendy-mader/

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