Enjoying Triathlon Race Day Swim Training

A common butterfly mistake I see is the hands entering too close together at the front of the stroke ❌ When the entry is too narrow, the swimmer has to sweep the arms outward first before they can begin an effective catch. That creates unnecessary movement, disrupts rhythm, and delays pressure on the water. A better entry is around shoulder width think “11 and 1 o’clock” or a relaxed Y position. From there, the swimmer can connect directly into the catch with a cleaner, stronger line through the

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