H-Out
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vanjames posted 2 years ago.
I'm no expert but what I've been told is this is a strength drill that will tax your pull stroke and your core as you try to keep above water. Swim head up looking forward the whole way.
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RV posted 2 years ago.
Oh, okay that helps - thanks.
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mlbucey posted 2 years ago.
I was recently at a swim clinic and the coach instructed someone else to do the drill so that he could see where his hands were entering the water. This way he could make the necessary changes to his stroke as it is always easier to make changes after you see what you are doing. OF course the coach mentioned that this drill is a hard one to do as it takes a lot of strength.
It is a very helpful drill when working on your arm position.
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RV posted 2 years ago.
mlbucey wrote:
I was recently at a swim clinic and the coach instructed someone else to do the drill so that he could see where his hands were entering the water. This way he could make the necessary changes to his stroke as it is always easier to make changes after you see what you are doing. OF course the coach mentioned that this drill is a hard one to do as it takes a lot of strength.
It is a very helpful drill when working on your arm position.
I did this drill last night - It did seem to work the core more - but I did think it was an added benefit to be able to see my hand entry. Interesting to see.
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
I just got the newest version of the 'Swim workouts in a binder' and in the workout that I plan on doing tonight - assuming we don't get the 11 inches of snow being forecasted - there is a drill called H-Out. The description of this is 'swim with head out of the water'. It isn't a drill for sighting, as there is one specifically for that - With the other drills I understand the purpose - but I am kinda lost on this one.
Head up, hips and legs drop - so why do it??? Thanks for any clarifications.
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss