How does the straight arm recovery help you in freestyle?

Published July 7, 2010

Question by jgiraldo80: How does the straight arm recovery help you in freestyle?
What are the pros and cons of doing it? Is it better than a bent arm recovery?

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Answer by Kevin
A straight are recovery isnt commonly used. When it is used it is for the 50 free. This recovery allowes you to get your arms around faster for a faster stroke rotation. It can cause arm injury and isnt to be used in longer distances or even the 100. This recovery looks and can even feel very sloopy. It can cause resistance by splashing the water around but it is supposed to counter act this with a noticeably faster rotation. Good Luck!

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