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Freestyle Catch & Recovery – Body Mirrors In Evidence


Posted by race5599 on 01 May 2013 / 0 Comment
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There are two main types of recovery motions: 1)      A lift executed from the shoulder, lifting the elbow up and over, pulling a relaxed forearm and hand along for the ride. 2)      A “karate chop” recovery where the hand leads the motion, with the swimmer typically holding a lot of tension from shoulder to fingertips. […]

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How The Freestyle “High Elbow” Catch Works


Posted by race5599 on 29 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
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The high elbow catch is not given credit for it’s importance in most classes or articles. It’s not an easy motion to master and will break down quickly under duress, unless it has been practiced constantly and well. Having a “feel” for the water is more about knowing what you should be feeling on your […]

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