as long as you're using the main body and shoulder you'll be fine. don't move the head and don't reach out with the arm above the water

I'm also using the US rule book so consult your regional rules

realistically, one leg will always be clockwise and one leg counter so yes to both! The leg needs to generate force into the water so focus on that, pressing the lower leg down into the water to raise the hips and body

Yeah you're correct. The hand behind was an older idea. You have 2 options, square to shooter to cover more shooting space (mostly on the perimeter) and shoulder protecting the face (6on5). Slide the blocking arm slightly in front of the body so that the shoulder and arm can move across the face in case of a shot near the head. Probably the worst thing you can do is wave at the shot and mess up your goalie. Hold a stable position, move to the shot with body and arm, but don't swing at the ball. Trust your goalie

It's a tough sport but really fun once you figure it out. Keep it up and ask questions. I started when i was 13 and have been playing for 25 years. Just finished a tournament today!

We don't use "lift" when talking about movements in water anymore. "Compression" and "drag" are appropriate terms and better explain how forces are applied. The video does include the transition to to a vertical lunge so I'm not sure if you got to the part where the bottom leg opens up underneath the body? We've worked on this movement with collegiate and professional players and balance usually isn't an issue after 10-15 reps. This isn't an easy skill but a little bit of practice will improve the motion pretty quickly

Always improve, including the coaching

It's a technical movement. Focus on how your legs apply force to the water and I think you'll improve

How'd it go bud

When you look at bad technique at play speed from athletes with limited technical instruction it's pretty sloppy. When I'm in shape (not right now) this looks the same at 90-110 RPM. When I'm out of shape my ankle does a weird flutter thing that is sloppy. This is the ideal motion to produce the most power.

@@MyoFit seems slow though... If an athlete can perform egg beater efficiently it does not matter if his form is not exact ... If it works it's good.... I cannot perform the egg beater although I can swim efficiently

@@theswimclub8582 what matters is if you perform the motion properly at lower speeds and work up to full speed you'll be less sloppy than someone who doesn't focus on technique. In a game, you shouldn't be thinking about eggbeater. Train so it is correct in practice and focus on the opponent during the game.

Working on it. Thanks for watching!

Kinda. You can push against a solid surface like a wall but that would be isometric. Not as effective overall.

I plan on updating the video this summer

keep working on it. things take time to learn

I had 3 strong centers a couple years ago, one was a lefty. We played a double post for most of our offense. A good double post is also effective at canceling a drop cuz only 2 defensive players are on top.

If you have a player that can drive to post from a wing then you can shift the center to the far post and isolate the drive post. pretty effective if you have players that can maintain body position or against a team with weak role players

I did it wrong for a decade. It's a complex movement. Hard to coach and impossible to practice on land.

You really need to focus on making sure your legs and feet are in the proper EB positions from the video first. Then, add more 2-leg lunge kicks to training, vertical and forward lunges. If your EB doesn't have power your lunge won't have power. Make little improvements every practice

Ya that works. The hip hinge might be the most important exercise in the whole program

I've noticed the older you get the harder it is to learn. Kids can alternate their kick in a few days. Adults can take weeks. It's all muscular so follow the video instructions and focus on one thing at a time and you'll pick it up soon

Beyond Water Polo Thanks for the reply. My height is 5 feet 10 inches. I practice in 5 feet water. My feet touch the water in every kick. May be I shouldn’t kick deep. Whats your opinion? There is 10 feet water in one side of the pool, but with the little freestyle that I know, I don’t want to risk. I surely want to be persistent and learn the eggbeater even if it takes several weeks as I like it as it is the most efficient way to tread water.

In shallow water push against the wall. Angle your hips and legs so they don't touch the bottom. Use the eggbeater videos here to improve your range of motion. There are videos on freestyle also if you want to work on that!

If you have a coach have them watch the videos. They may be able to see some things that will help you improve. It's really hard to self-coach.

Keep working on it. You gotta build some muscle!

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People think your legs look like the egg beater appliance in the kitchen. But to look like an “eggbeater” you would really be doing it wrong 🤦🏼‍♂️

Yes. I've added the transcript for part 1 and 2 here: bit.ly/WaterPoloManuals

Thx. I'll get to it.

Gonna film 3 point ball protection soon. You might have a small lunge. Work on lunging left and right away from a defender instead of backward. keep your hips near the surface and lunge for distance. I’ll try to get some video for that.

how could a defender counter act this? frontmarking i presume

fronting as long as the other players press the perimeter well. As a defender, you don't want the center to be able to snap directly into your chest. Anticipate the snap, rotate your shoulders and let the snap energy slide across your chest rather than push directly backward. Keep your hands out of the water to show the ref you aren't pulling back.

thanks, looking forward to more videos

You got it. Always be learning.

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Thanks. Just posted a new one for you.

Bien. Toujours bouger et attaquer

Yes, everyone over the age of 40 can tread water.

Beyond Water Polo why 40

cuz I'm almost there and it's getting harder to stay in shape lol

You're welcome. Check out the new video.

Correct. Some of the development ideas are from the USA Synchro technique manual.