[Sportsandrec] Swimming

[Rahul Bajaj]

Thanks, Ashley. I have tried moving my hands in a stationary position like you suggest and did it fine, but executing this during actual swimming is the issue. I think that this is a question of lack of stamina. Even if I am able to do it once or twice, I struggle to do it consistently. My hand movement is better when doing the back stroke.

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> On Aug 23, 2018, at 9:06 AM, Ashley Bramlett via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have coordination issues too when I tried learning swimming. Your instructor should be able to show you how you  should position your hands. You can practice this forward movement in a stationery position in the pool with a noodle. Personally, I find it easier to doggy pedal too.
> I cannot think of much advice but to just be shown the move and practice. I don't know if there is an underlying reason why your arms are not corporating; if not, I think you should be able to learn it.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Rahul Bajaj via SportsandRec
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2018 9:34 AM
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> Cc: Rahul Bajaj
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Swimming
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> For a year or so, I have been trying to learn how to swim. While I have been able to learn how to float in water etc., the method that I adopt for traversing the water is still what they call doggie pedal. Basically, instead of moving my hands in a fluid way, such that I would be able to push the water backwards which is how freestyle works, the manner in which I operate is such that I put my hands in and bring them out. As a result, I end up taking much more time and energy to cover the water.
> 
> My trainer tells me to be more relaxed and to loosen up my body a bit, but I have not been able to effectively implement that advice. Further, this problem of my body being too tight often comes up even when I try doing such things as dancing or running. I am wondering if others can share pointers on how this can be addressed.
> 
> Best,
> Rahulz
> 
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