Certainly not a bad stroke but there are some underlying issues with the foundation elements that are creating some inefficiencies eg lateral chain, core, head movement, stroke changeover. Many of the issues really boil down to poor lateral chain & core engagement and I think if these were addressed the stroke would improve enormously. Arm extension at the front end of the stroke is difficult to achieve without that support and drive from the hips even harder. Relaxing the front end of the stroke and accelerating towards the back end will create the opportunity for greater transfer of power. Pretty good catch set-up but arm is a little too straight.
FOCUS POINTS - Build lateral chain and core engagement and endurance, lighten front end of stroke in favour of back end acceleration, a little more bend in the catch set-up will assist with acceleration.
SUGGESTED DRILLS - 8kick switch, 8-3-8, single arm stroking with acceleration, catch-release.
4 окт 2024
