“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu
WOD
Recommended Drills:
High elbow
Start with your hands straight above your head, and keeping your elbows high dip your hands towards the bottom of the pool. You can do it with one arm, both arms; truly the options are endless.
Find the weak spot of your stroke and spend some time hanging out there, feeling the water, playing around with elbow positioning.
Mix it with swimming in order to implement it within your stroke and get a better feel for it.
Swimming Vocabulary
Recommended Drills:
High elbow
Start with your hands straight above your head, and keeping your elbows high dip your hands towards the bottom of the pool. You can do it with one arm, both arms; truly the options are endless.
Find the weak spot of your stroke and spend some time hanging out there, feeling the water, playing around with elbow positioning.
Mix it with swimming in order to implement it within your stroke and get a better feel for it.
Swimming Practice
Moderate Version
Recommended Drills
Rotation: For every six kicks, rotate to the other side. Make sure your head is straight
Catching Freestyle
Recommended Drills:
High elbow
Start with your hands straight above your head, and keeping your elbows high dip your hands towards the bottom of the pool. You can do it with one arm, both arms; truly the options are endless.
Find the weak spot of your stroke and spend some time hanging out there, feeling the water, playing around with elbow positioning.
Mix it with swimming in order to implement it within your stroke and get a better feel for it.