tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post7651455309242892169..comments2023-09-24T04:26:14.527-07:00Comments on Susi's Somewhat Zen Ramblings: The Navy Seal...Susihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982728756250531737noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-67062801330602749632007-11-17T05:38:00.000-08:002007-11-17T05:38:00.000-08:00I think the idea is that when you enter your hand ...I think the idea is that when you enter your hand into the water,right around where your forehead is, at the same time you are ROLLING your body as you are pushing your hand through the water. When the roll is done, then you grab the water and pull. Don't forget the roll cause all your power is going to come from those shoulders and back and torso.Kelly B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01714590623942266353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-73045823702544889432007-11-16T20:51:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:51:00.000-08:00I don't suppose a photo of you wearing the spiffy ...I don't suppose a photo of you wearing the spiffy new goggles would be forthcoming? Such goggles wouldn't do me any good, since I'm so shortsighted I have to look carefully to see if there is anyone else at the far end of the pool before I choose a lane.<BR/><BR/>The stroke improvement is a great thing. It seems counter intuitive to put your hand in the water first, THEN stretch out pushing your hand along under water. But then you get a better pull with no air bubbles to ruin your grip on those slippery water molecules.<BR/><BR/>Next she'll have you taking one stroke, recovering, having both hands together for a fraction of a second out in front of you, then starting the next stroke with the other hand.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364395150014197905noreply@blogger.com