In this tutorial, we'll explore a simple yet effective technique for improving your form and efficiency in the water. Many who engage in water sports or swimming often struggle with how to position their hands and wrists correctly. This guidance here focuses on adjusting your wrist position, which can make a significant difference in your overall technique and ability to maneuver in the water.
To start, aim to keep your hands flat and focused around the pivot point when you're entering the water. This means that your wrists should initially be below the water surface, making it challenging to lift your arms. The key is to raise your wrists above the water to transition into a more powerful position. Once in this correct stance, you will find it much easier to lift your body up out of the water effectively. A great way to practice this is by gradually working from your initial wrist position to achieving that optimal height, which is essential for maintaining balance and propulsion.
In summary, adjusting the position of your wrists while in the water is crucial for enhancing your technique. By getting your wrists above the water and pivoting accordingly, you’ll find it easier to control your movements and maintain a smooth flow. This small adjustment can lead to better performance and a more enjoyable experience on the water, whether you're swimming, kayaking, or engaging in any water-based activity.
- Keep your hands flat and focused around the pivot point when entering the water.
- Raise your wrists above the water for better control and positioning.
- Practice transitioning smoothly from your initial wrist position to enhance your technique.
11.63okay so today's tip is trying to get15.42your hands from the edge of the water so18.93flat on the pivot point raise your wrist23.13so the wrist is below the war is going26.58to be very hard to get your arm above it28.38so what we're trying to do is get the30.029wrist above the water so then we can32.189pivot up and get our body up on top okay35.219so I'm gonna zoom here you're starting42.57with the wrist below and then you'll get44.969into this position to practice getting46.71from here to that okay once you're up50.55you're up
1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:18,000 okay so today's tip is trying to get 2 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:22,000 your hands from the edge of the water so 3 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:25,000 flat on the pivot point raise your wrist 4 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:28,000 so the wrist is below the war is going 5 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:29,000 to be very hard to get your arm above it 6 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:31,000 so what we're trying to do is get the 7 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:35,000 wrist above the water so then we can 8 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:42,000 pivot up and get our body up on top okay 9 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:44,000 so I'm gonna zoom here you're starting 10 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,000 with the wrist below and then you'll get 11 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:49,000 into this position to practice getting 12 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:52,000 from here to that okay once you're up 13 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,000 you're up