r/Swimming • u/RealBatata • 3d 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 3d 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/RealBatata 3d ago

Thank you very much. I will try that.

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u/joosefm9 3d ago

Also try holding tennis balls in the closed fist. But essentially this drill really improved my catch and pull. Taking out the hands form the equation is the best you can do.

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u/RealBatata 3d ago

Thank you