How to Correct Your Hand Position | Freestyle Technique

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[@robohippy]

A tip, about hand tension, I use for my wood lathe friends came from an old black and white Hollywood movie about Cyrano De Bergerac, who was a famous swordsman. This applies to any hand use from tools to video games. He disarms a student easily, and then comments, "Hold the sword as you would a bird. Too tight and you kill it. Too loose and it flies away." You do not want a totally rigid hand and wrist, any more than you want a totally floppy hand/wrist. Some where in between. If your hand is too relaxed, then fingers tend to curve, which makes me think of bird claws. If the hand is too rigid, unless the entry position is perfect, then it can create extra drag.

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[@MarcinFitness]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

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Great explanation and demo!

[@xuanloc5759]

I've noticed that when you fully extend your arm during the glide you slightly press the cheek on joint of the shoulder and upper arm. What is the benefit of it? Thank you.

[@elstubby]

It reduces drag. If the cheek is not touching/very close to the shoulder, that creates a point where the water can catch

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I do not press the cheek and there is no physical contact. The camera angle may appear to show this, but there is space between my face and shoulder. This is very important to keep relaxed and increase your glide moving forward. 👍🏼 Best, Coach Mandy

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