Subject: RE: A High Elbow Catch Drill RogerWilco - 2010-04-30 8:36 AM
jskroch - 2010-04-30 5:29 PM Yes you always want your elbow to be up when you start your pull. So that means any good swimmer can do the "elbow turn" shown in the drill. Great! Am I the only one who cannot do this? I need a drill to do the drill, I will try Suzanne's pointer. Maybe that way I will be able to bend my elbow.
Yes it's physically possible for anyone to get their elbow in this position...it's just a matter of doing so at while the upper arm is also fully extended and adducted (basically above your head ). A gently roll and a wider recover swing allow you to get the desired "elbow position" with less stress on your shoulder joint than a flat swim with a reach straight in front of your body.
Try what I described...I also describe a different visualization in a thread close to here where hte fellow posted 2 swim videos. Read that one too. Edited by AdventureBear 2010-04-30 5:28 PM
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