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@Nick-Nack
I was watching swimmers last night, whilst showering off by the pool. It is amazing how many (all) did something wrong.
I literally had to hold myself back from telling people. I know i am not qualified but, this girl was swimming and she was getting a small amount of instruction from a teacher. I dont know what he was telling her, but he didnt seem to point out a massive mistake with her hand entry, her hand was entering thumb first and pulling down from there... where is the catch from that ? Plus that must be uncomfortable on her shoulders ?
Also another girl with a tri hat on, was starting her catch with her wrist bent towards the bottom of the pool .
TIP; Fingers enter first, the wrist should follow in a nice rounded shape. Elbow stays high. The hand should stay vertical through the pull, pulling toward the pool wall behind you, not down towards the bottom of the pool.
Rant over#