First time watching my Fly stroke and I'm not impressed, how can I improve my Fly? (Lane 1)
Posted Feb 25, 2019, 8:22 AM UTC
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Video starts at 2:48:20 if the link doesn't work. From seeing this I think changing to front on breathing, getting closer to the water, increasing kick (and underwaters) and not raising myself in the water too much are some things I need to fix. I would really appreciate any tips on how I can improve technique.
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Look at the guy in lane 7 for starters he has a smooth fly.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogb5IyiFl8&feature=youtu.be&t=10150 should put you on the blocks and save 50 seconds of watching.
The start would be a pretty obvious thing. You have the footrest at the full forward position, which is way too crowded. You want to have maximum power immediately on your back (stronger) leg. Ideally, your joints for that leg are approximately halfway their range of motion - that's where you typically can generate most power. This probably allows you to get a bit lower, as well, and therefore propel yourself better forward on the start.
You're kicking from the knee. Practice kicking from the hip - more practice for the underwaters.
Thank you! I will practice more underwaters, unfortunately I don't have access to blocks so will have to find a place where I can practice starts.
You obviously can't go head first on dryland, but if you have access to track & field blocks, some of that might transfer to the Omega (or other) blocks. The principle on sprint running start is after all similar, going forward.
Burpees are also great (we usually do those without the push-up, this emphasises the use of the core because you can't "cheat" by using arms as suspension).