Tuesday Drill Blog:
Fist: to promote “feel” for the water. Swim like regular freestyle, except you hold either one or both of your hands in a fist.
Vary the pattern and the number of strokes that you are “fisted.”
When you unclench your hand, you should notice a difference in pressure on your hand – use this feeling to keep your hand holding water as you move through your pull pattern.
When you are clenched, you should also try to press on the water with the inside (palm side) of your forearm – think of the lower arm, from elbow to wrist, as an extension of your hand. And don’t forget body roll!
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