When it comes to freestyle, many friends are often confused by one action: paddling and pushing, are they the same thing?Also, is it really necessary to push the water straight?I've watched the big names' games**, and it seems that they haven't pushed it straightToday we will take a ** day and unravel the veil of freestyle pushing water!
Paddling and pushing: two parts that are closely connected
First of all, let's be clear: paddling and pushing are two important parts of the freestyle arm movement, and they are closely linked and indispensable. Paddle provides the power to push the water, while the water push is a continuation of the paddling, turning the power into actual propulsion.
So, why do many novices find it difficult to push water?The problem often lies in their understanding and execution of the action of pushing water.
Pushing water: Pushing power to the extreme
Pushing the water is a key part of the underwater part of freestyle. It pushes the palm back with the forearm, and the purpose of this movement is to transfer the power accumulated during the stroke phase to the water flow with maximum efficiency. Therefore, whether the water is pushed straight or not is directly related to your swimming speed.
You may ask, the pros don't push straight in the gameThis is actually because they have to streamline their movements in order to pursue higher frequencies, at the expense of some of the effectiveness. And in the daily technical tour, if you can't push your arms straight, once the pace is accelerated, your "streamlining" will shorten the paddling distance, and the impetus to move forward will naturally be weakened.
Master the art of pushing water: start with the details
So, how do you master the skill of pushing water?Let's take a look.
1.Push water up to the thighs.
This is the standard position for the water pushing action. Pushing your arms up to your thighs can help you quickly move to the next stage of moving your arms in the air.
2.Force, crisply.
At the end of the stroke, the forearm drives the palm of the hand to push back, this process should be fast and powerful, and avoid dragging mud and water.
3.Focus.
In the process of pushing water, it is necessary to pay attention. Try to feel the force of your palms pressing water, this can help you better understand the technique of pushing water.
4.Make sure your arms are straight.
As you rotate your shoulders, push your entire arm back as close to your thighs as possible. This is very important to help you ensure maximum propulsion.
5.Control the direction of power.
In a water pushing motion, push the force backwards, not upwards. Pushing upwards will result in a water-stirring motion, or even the palm of the hand crossing the central axis of the body after exiting the water, which is not recommended in freestyle.
Finally, let's take a look at a common error demonstration and how to correct it:
Common mistake: No stretch forward
When your hand is moved in the air, if it touches the water directly and starts the stroke, and there is no further extension, this is a typical no-reach movement. This will shorten your stroke by a lot.
Corrective Method
Xi for individual pre-entry stretching. After the arm stroke, before the arm enters the water, make sure that the arm has a noticeable forward extension. During Xi, you can remove the paddling palm on your wrist to better observe whether your movements are correct. With Xi and adjustment, your arms will gradually become Xi normal.
During the forward extension phase of entering the water, it is necessary to pay attention to the direction of extension and force control of the arm. Extend your arms forward to the point where they are parallel to the water or lean slightly forward, and then transfer the force from your fingertips to the muscles on the front side of your forearms and upper arms.