FR Hand Entry: Building the Stroke

Building Block: Thumb Drag

  • Run the thumb up the side of the body
  • Enter hand right at the head

Why:

  • Focus on the entry
  • Cleans up recovery
  • Cleans up exit
  • Focus on rotation

 

Building Block: Stun Gun

Description:

  • Regular free just pause right before the entry

Why:

  • Focus on entry
  • Focus on kick
  • Focus on rotation

 

Building Block: Catch-Up at 45 Degree Angle

Description:

  • Pause at position 11 but angled at a 45 so you can see your hands
  • Alternate stroking arms
  • Pausing at position 11

Why:

  • Focus on hand entry
  • Focus on quality of stroke

 

Building Block: 6 Kick Switch

Description:

  • Stroke stop when one hand is entered and the other is at the thigh
  • Take 6 kicks between strokes

Why:

  • Focus on the entry
  • Focus on the finish
  • Improves balance