Should I Brush My Thumb Past My Leg ? - Freestyle Swimming - Video Analysis
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Many swimmers brush their thumbs past their legs to measure stroke length. If the arm is still in the water and in motion, the pull is still active. Brushing the thumb past the leg can encourage the stroke to shorten and lose balance.