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@janjoanramon380110 ай бұрын
Hi everyone and specialy to you Phil. I broke my back in March, I have never practiced swimming, I started to swimg 2 months ago. After of your vídeo I swim 1.2km alternate days every week. And my time is 59s to 50m. Thank you for your time and fantastic detailed explanation. I'm Jan from Catalonia.
@myprocoach12310 ай бұрын
Glad I could help, Jan!
@robohippy10 ай бұрын
Well, no triathlon for me, but I do swim, a lot. One thing I don't see you doing is flexing your wrist as your arm moves down to get into the power phase of the stroke. That wrist flex is step #2 after hand entry and getting full extension. By flexing at the wrist, this helps generate a little thrust rather than elevating your upper body. The life guard side stroke, the under arm does pull straight down to elevate your head so you can see. The power phase is from about 45 degrees to 135 degrees of the 180 degree arc your hand and arm move through. This is where the muscles work most efficiently. As for body rotation, it does a couple of things. One is it gives you a longer lever to pull with, from your spine to your finger tips. Probably almost as much power difference as if you are throwing a ball and keep your shoulders flat against a wall, and the professional pitcher wind up and step into the throw. Another benefit of rotation is getting the top side shoulder out of the water for less drag.
@janjoanramon380110 ай бұрын
Fantástico aporte a un excelente vídeo.
@deepzerocool10 ай бұрын
Agree. Not worrying about rotation is a step closer to rotator cuff injury. A swimmer with good rotation will swim faster than a flat swimmer
@jacklauren93598 ай бұрын
Why don’t you demonstrate it for us mate? Don’t tell, do show …
@robertkhan73992 ай бұрын
Thank you for your tips of freestyle catch technique.
@myprocoach1232 ай бұрын
No problem - I hope they help and let us know how you get on in your next swim.
@sunshiinetri11 ай бұрын
Watched this on the release day, adjusted my stroke today, easily took 5s/100m off with minimal effort!
@myprocoach12311 ай бұрын
That's fantastic news, thanks for letting me know!
@jamfortis7 ай бұрын
So simplified. Tnx!
@basictalent18 ай бұрын
Thanks for some tips in this video. I would love if you can also include and mention about hip-driven movement which is the primary source of perpetual swimming for triathlons
@a.s.5903Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@myprocoach123Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@jeffersonhenrique41006 ай бұрын
Congratulations for such an amazing explanation!
@myprocoach1236 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tonyshihoutang657610 ай бұрын
Yes I found as I drill forwards deeper with my body rotated makes me move forwards n gliding smoothly effortless.
@iwonahunter335010 ай бұрын
Thank you for breaking it down into understandable stages! x
@myprocoach12310 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@allezvenga76175 ай бұрын
Thanks for your sharing
@myprocoach1234 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@haeyonbrandstetter-lu8ph23 күн бұрын
감사합니다🎉
@myprocoach12322 күн бұрын
천만에요 - enjoy your swims!
@toml31076 ай бұрын
Such a helpful video - brilliantly clear and simple. After 4 years of stagnation, this instantly took 5 seconds off my 100 metres time over long-course swimming.
@myprocoach1236 ай бұрын
That's great to hear, thank you for sharing it with us!
@robhurley52586 ай бұрын
I tried this and was surprised I set a fast time in 1500 yards with a lot less effort than it normally requires. Many thanks!
@myprocoach1236 ай бұрын
That's terrific!
@rebeccalwin7077 ай бұрын
Thank you, Phil! As always, your instruction is clear and to the point. I recognised where I'm making my mistakes and now I see how to improve. Thanks again for a great video!
@myprocoach1237 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@yakiweiss5463 ай бұрын
Wow, really works Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
@myprocoach1233 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, glad it helped 😀
@joshuafoulds81074 ай бұрын
About #2, I have heard other coaches say to keep that arm extended until the other is just about to enter the water, having two arms in the front quarter of the body. Source: Effortless Swimming on KZbin. Thoughts?
@myprocoach1234 ай бұрын
If your arm is extended for too long, you will decelerate. I haven't seen the Effortless Swimming video you are referring to but you might want to ask them.
@kevinmeurice53335 күн бұрын
Depends on how you push fast to finish. More you finish fast more you have time forward.
@joshuafoulds81075 күн бұрын
@@kevinmeurice5333 makes sense. Thanks
@CanadianKAM7211 ай бұрын
Thank you! You made this easy to understand
@myprocoach12311 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I'm happy it helped.
@bonzaralph5 ай бұрын
Nice
@JodieCancel10 ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@myprocoach12310 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@teresahild10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@myprocoach12310 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@siu50677 ай бұрын
Very Good 👍
@LeslieLunn7 ай бұрын
Excellent teaching. One suggestion is to maybe show the stroke actually being done in slow motion from top view and underwater. Visually with your verbal teaching would be amazing
@myprocoach1237 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Good advice. I'll bear this in mind for next time.
@piotrrostow8 ай бұрын
Sadly, You have missed the step just before the catch which is to extend the arm and body and in the process increase the reach. Was it an intentional or was it to simplify your message?😮
@myprocoach1238 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I aimed to simplify the message, to help amateur/improvers, rather than elite swimmers. That said, I've known some very fast swimmers who don't rotate much or extend the arm and body. For many swimmers, immediate gains will come from executing a good catch and pull through. Whereas elite swimmers may be able to extend and engage the catch a little earlier and ultimately swim faster.
@BeyondLaughsBoundaries-bz2yp7 ай бұрын
Agree! Maybe it is because he is not swimming front quadrant. His lead arm drops and points downward when breathing. These aside, his other points are correct.
@YSRZLELLYS11 ай бұрын
awesome video
@myprocoach12311 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@vishalgaikwad458710 ай бұрын
Nice sir
@thatlittlevoice82928 ай бұрын
At this point, Im just out there trying to postpone my first heart attack. I suppose that it doesnt hurt to think about technique at the same time.
@TazBo-wd2ig8 ай бұрын
Amy breathing tips? Thanks
@michaelhanson31504 күн бұрын
Great tips Phil, delivered in a very clear and understandable way! I look forward to utilising your plans next season.
@myprocoach1232 күн бұрын
Thank you, Michael, that's kind of you. Good luck with your training!
@savithaob8 ай бұрын
Aren't you supposed to glide a little before you execute the catch?
@myprocoach1238 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question. My own swimming speed improved when I stopped trying to glide. There's a fine line between gliding and decelerating, and it's hard to know where that is.
@adamseward358Ай бұрын
I think gliding while reaching full extension is probably enough, and your body will naturally rotate when you have extended enough. Then initiate the catch without any pause.
@bastogne31510 ай бұрын
I swim naked..its way quicker than wearing pants..
@myprocoach12310 ай бұрын
No comment ;-)
@kursadncerisi44508 ай бұрын
Nice
@wb260510 ай бұрын
Lot easier the it looks
@GDoggProductionsАй бұрын
Thank you for this video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@myprocoach123Ай бұрын
You're welcome GDogg 🙌🙌 Hope this helps your swimming.
@alisonwilks3028 ай бұрын
Great video ❤❤❤❤
@RobertoCassetta7 ай бұрын
Thanks Phil. I have been enjoying a lot your training plan. Cheers
@myprocoach1237 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@claireobenson63275 ай бұрын
I wish you showed more of the swimming techniques!
@myprocoach1234 ай бұрын
Thank you! Once the weather is a little better, we will get out there and record some more swim technique videos.