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Opening Up Against the Legs

​When should the body open up against the leg drive? Here you
can see two athletes with different styles, the preferred method is to commence opening u p through the lower core and the back as soon as you are connected with the water.

In this video Ken compares two different styles of opening up of the body at the catch. He discusses the pros and cons of each approach

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