This post is meant to make you think about how we move through the water, and what makes fast swimmers fast.
Propulsion - This is the first thought for everyone. If I pull harder, kick faster, push off the block or wall harder I will go faster. This is all true. Propulsion in water is generally linked to the size of the paddle (your hand) or flipper (your feet). Other factors come in to play as well like the angle of the paddle, and the amount of force applied to the paddle.
Propulsion - This is the first thought for everyone. If I pull harder, kick faster, push off the block or wall harder I will go faster. This is all true. Propulsion in water is generally linked to the size of the paddle (your hand) or flipper (your feet). Other factors come in to play as well like the angle of the paddle, and the amount of force applied to the paddle.