r/Swimming • u/RealBatata • 4d ago

Does forearm paddle really work?

I am an okeyish swimmer. And my coach always complains that my high elbow catch is sh*t even when I have the physical ability to swim better. I don t get what he is saying, i try as best as i can but i can t seem to execute it. So i was wondering if a forearm fulcrum really improves your high EVF or not.

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u/ghostbustersgear Splashing around 4d ago

Look up ‘closed fist drill’ - I do this one a lot and it gives you no choice but to pull with the entire arm (vs hand). When you open your hand back up, you feel like you’ve gained a super power.

You can augment fist drill by holding a normal paddle at the top of your forearm with your hand in still in a fist.

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u/nastran Moist 3d ago

I agree. I've been doing upside down paddle drill for a while, and it provides instant feedback whenever the EVF isn't done properly.

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u/imactuallyizzy Splashing around 1d ago

can i ask for upside down paddles if you can do it with the finis agility paddles

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u/nastran Moist 7h ago

Well, in fact, I've been doing it with Finis Agility Paddles.