Very significant that you said "what I focused on for the next few months". It models to us the number of repetitions of a movement habit that it takes to embed it as a physical habitual pattern, & reinforces that it takes persistent work to develop an effective stroke. Thanks Brenton.
Yeah this was important to me too. I've been having an issue with the same thing mentioned in this video, and each time I get in the pool I try to fix it and then end up frustrated that it's not magically fixed after 30mins in the pool 😅 gotta remind myself these things take lots of sessions.
This was cool! Learning that you are a mere mortal who used to make the same mistakes as everybody else was great and gave me some hope for the future.
UGH I'm having the same issue with my left arm. When I take a breath to my right I notice my left arm drops quickly and ventures towards my midline, also causing over rotation during the stroke and shoulder pain throughout the day. I will try these drills for sure. Thank you!
You are not alone. Every time I want to address an issue with my swimming, I come to your website Brendon and the particular video is front and centre. I find this problem messes up any chance of me connecting with my core rotation and kick. I try all your drills but clearly need to persist with them for longer.
The pedagogical philosophy of your approach is so impressive. This is why I come to Effortless Swimming. Thanks for modeling this minor improvement you discerned and made. The before/after discussion gives me something to work on in my own slow-poke improvement of my own strokes.
I just learned to swim three weeks ago, taking two lessons/week, and “what I focused on the next few months” made me feel so good because it was realistic and relatable. Thank you for the great drills and tips.
BRENT !!! A request please ! Could u film your first time back in the water after the lockdown is responsibly lifted . I bet you’d just carve it up mate ! I’m in Sydney and I’ve been back for two months I still remember my first swim back , it felt like I was home I was so happy . I did a good time as well . So I can only imagine how you would go first time back . And thank you for today’s video I’ve been watching my stroke , and that paddle stroke seems to be the way to go for me . But hang in there Melbourne , your numbers for COVID are improving . You’ll all be back soon !
Brent The concept of improving your catch using the appropriate drill instead of relying on swimming more often the stroke is really interesting. Thank you for bringing that up to our attention. This approach seem to be working for me only if I quickly try to integrate what I have learned in the drill to the full movement otherwise I just improved my drill skill without having improved my swimming skill.
I found if drilling & pulling shallower would make body floating on the surface and more streamline on the water surface but that would make gliding less as compared to drilling & pulling deeper into water
i find that i do a mix of the important drills during warm up, it gets my brain activated on what to do. Id like to do it in a main set as a rest lap or two to recalibrate
One thing I noticed is that the side where my breathing is wack. Is that my neck is not that flexible compared to the other side. I either lift my head to compensate to breathe, or I'm not high enough to breathe, or my arm automatically goes down.
Much improved,. That older stroke is a mess! For those with similar bending of the wrist issue,. I suggest having them swim with a over grip on big paddles. Don't use straps, reach over the paddle and hold it. That will put the paddle om your wrist. Other gear can be used,. You could make your own forearm paddles,. Finis fulcrums will also force a swimmer to not bend the wrist like that. They also make or at least made a forearm/ wrist/ hand paddles. Don't remember what it's called.
I have been practicing sidekick with straight arm on my weak side, but I'm constantly drifting over to either the ropes or the wall. How do I fix this?
Is there any good way to film oneself without professional equipment? (i'm a beginner but it feels like now is when I need the most feedback before I practice too much with a bad technique that I then need to try to "unlearn")
I know this is late, but I film myself with my smart phone, just put it in a Ziploc bag and it can become waterproof. If you do this though, definitely take precautionary measures. Make sure you test the Ziploc in the water before putting your phone in , and then seal the top with packaging tape. I hope this helps!
Very significant that you said "what I focused on for the next few months". It models to us the number of repetitions of a movement habit that it takes to embed it as a physical habitual pattern, & reinforces that it takes persistent work to develop an effective stroke. Thanks Brenton.
Yeah this was important to me too. I've been having an issue with the same thing mentioned in this video, and each time I get in the pool I try to fix it and then end up frustrated that it's not magically fixed after 30mins in the pool 😅 gotta remind myself these things take lots of sessions.
This was cool! Learning that you are a mere mortal who used to make the same mistakes as everybody else was great and gave me some hope for the future.
Thank you for sharing how you improve your own stroke. Very relatable! 👍
I'd love to see more videos like that.
UGH I'm having the same issue with my left arm. When I take a breath to my right I notice my left arm drops quickly and ventures towards my midline, also causing over rotation during the stroke and shoulder pain throughout the day. I will try these drills for sure. Thank you!
Yes I do this too and have had the same advice to go deeper - I think it is so ingrained in me though it is really hard to change
Work on your left side hamstring / left hip mobility. Also focus on your left ankle
You are not alone. Every time I want to address an issue with my swimming, I come to your website Brendon and the particular video is front and centre. I find this problem messes up any chance of me connecting with my core rotation and kick. I try all your drills but clearly need to persist with them for longer.
Same here. How did you solve those problems?
That “before” is totally me. Great tips and drills. Thanks mate.
The pedagogical philosophy of your approach is so impressive. This is why I come to Effortless Swimming. Thanks for modeling this minor improvement you discerned and made. The before/after discussion gives me something to work on in my own slow-poke improvement of my own strokes.
I just learned to swim three weeks ago, taking two lessons/week, and “what I focused on the next few months” made me feel so good because it was realistic and relatable. Thank you for the great drills and tips.
Good to see the coach coaching the coach.
Dropping arm at breathing is my biggest struggle currently. Thanks for sharing!
BRENT !!! A request please ! Could u film your first time back in the water after the lockdown is responsibly lifted . I bet you’d just carve it up mate ! I’m in Sydney and I’ve been back for two months I still remember my first swim back , it felt like I was home I was so happy . I did a good time as well . So I can only imagine how you would go first time back . And thank you for today’s video I’ve been watching my stroke , and that paddle stroke seems to be the way to go for me .
But hang in there Melbourne , your numbers for COVID are improving . You’ll all be back soon !
Brent The concept of improving your catch using the appropriate drill instead of relying on swimming more often the stroke is really interesting. Thank you for bringing that up to our attention. This approach seem to be working for me only if I quickly try to integrate what I have learned in the drill to the full movement otherwise I just improved my drill skill without having improved my swimming skill.
Very useful tips 👍
Great explanation!
I found if drilling & pulling shallower would make body floating on the surface and more streamline on the water surface but that would make gliding less as compared to drilling & pulling deeper into water
i find that i do a mix of the important drills during warm up, it gets my brain activated on what to do. Id like to do it in a main set as a rest lap or two to recalibrate
Great analysis and awesome tips to correct them. Thanks
One thing I noticed is that the side where my breathing is wack. Is that my neck is not that flexible compared to the other side. I either lift my head to compensate to breathe, or I'm not high enough to breathe, or my arm automatically goes down.
Yes focus on your symmetry. The hardest part of working out your off side is relaxing the main side.
Same, because of a neck injury.
Great learning! Thank you!
very informative video, thank you! What ware threshold paces before and after working on your stroke?
Great video Brenton. Working on this 👌
Much improved,. That older stroke is a mess!
For those with similar bending of the wrist issue,. I suggest having them swim with a over grip on big paddles. Don't use straps, reach over the paddle and hold it. That will put the paddle om your wrist.
Other gear can be used,. You could make your own forearm paddles,. Finis fulcrums will also force a swimmer to not bend the wrist like that. They also make or at least made a forearm/ wrist/ hand paddles. Don't remember what it's called.
I get good results with swimming with one finger paddle on, so you feel better what is going on with your hand and arm.
Good video, what should you do when you come to shallow end of pool and you find you catching bottom of pool
I have been practicing sidekick with straight arm on my weak side, but I'm constantly drifting over to either the ropes or the wall.
How do I fix this?
nice and usefull as always, but the title dosn´t macht with the continent, no?
Is there any good way to film oneself without professional equipment? (i'm a beginner but it feels like now is when I need the most feedback before I practice too much with a bad technique that I then need to try to "unlearn")
I know this is late, but I film myself with my smart phone, just put it in a Ziploc bag and it can become waterproof. If you do this though, definitely take precautionary measures. Make sure you test the Ziploc in the water before putting your phone in , and then seal the top with packaging tape. I hope this helps!
Very informative, thanks
Great video !!!
I have the exact same 2 biggest issues.
The title isn't the same as the content, wrong upload? Still a good video, thanks.
You open the fingers more with the right hand than the left one!
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How many days a week are you swimming
Normally swim 3-5 times a week
Q: how high elbow is too high?
Can anyone tell what is this tank called where he is swimming and from front the pressurized water is coming?
It’s a water treadmill
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Change the title please. Wrong video.
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Such a lie in these adds these actres are full of plastic surgery that makes and keeps them beautiful and not the soap