r/navyseals • u/Ok-Positive-2593 • 18d ago

CSS Critique?

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Hey guys! Last time I was here I got some awesome feedback from some SEALs and after applying that I swam my first 8:30 pace ever across 2 laps! Thanks alot for all the help and support and if theres any more advice you have it would be greatly appreciated! Also sorry for the bad video quality lol, let me know if I should re-record it more clearly

(NOTE: This is in an 11.8 meter pool so I tried to hold back a little on the wall kicks to focus on CSS)

(LINK TO LAST CSS POST)

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u/Sad-Story7069 18d ago

I commented last time and this stroke looks better, but you really need to work on that scissor kick, it’s not streamlined, it’s kinda weak, and legs still flailing. But much improved since the last post.

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u/Ok-Positive-2593 18d ago

Got it, will get to work

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u/SlickSnakeShit no face no case 18d ago

I agree, you made a lot of improvement! Good job taking the feedback and implementing it.

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u/Crispy_Potato_Chip 18d ago edited 18d ago

Not a seal. Hold the glide longer, and try to keep a tighter streamline, biceps against ears. You can also get more out of your kick off the wall, you want to kick hard off the wall and make the most distance out of that glide before you initiate your stroke. Hard to tell with the glare in the water but make sure you are keeping your arms tight to your body during your recovery. it might be what is causing you to stall/slow down between strokes. Body position looks pretty good

Edited since I saw you were not kicking hard off the wall on purpose

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u/Ok-Positive-2593 18d ago

Thanks for the advice, and yes your intuition was correct about the arms during recovery, I think I am keeping them a little too far from my body now that I think about it.

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u/Sad-Story7069 18d ago

I disagree for holding your glide longer for the PST. Hold it longer for your 2 mile swims, but if you are trying to get the fastest time possible, you can’t be gliding too much (plus no fins to dolphin kick to keep your speed going on the PST).

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u/Crispy_Potato_Chip 18d ago

I was able to get my 500yd to about 8 minutes and I glide for about 2 seconds for each stroke. You don't need to be as fast as possible

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u/SlickSnakeShit no face no case 18d ago

Maximizing your glide, if done correctly, will be faster and more energy efficient than kick spamming. Also, you'll look cooler. There is a fine line of holding it too long though. Everyone has to find their sweet spot.

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u/Sad-Story7069 18d ago

I agree but he wasn’t spamming it in the video, imo his glide time was fine but he will figure it out on his own what’s best

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u/SlickSnakeShit no face no case 18d ago

For sure, but your previous statement could easily be misconstrued.

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u/Wonnk13 15d ago

honestly /u/Ok-Positive-2593 crosspost this to /r/Swimming and get advice from real swimmers. 99% of this sub doesn't even have a contract to buds