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Originally Posted by ChrisNZ
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Weightshift, I agree. However it is the left arm checkrein which prevent straightening before "both arms straight".
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It is also because the left arm moves away from the left side of the body as you approach "both arms straight" which extends the right arm hence dissolving the checkrein.
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Originally Posted by ChrisNZ
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So what I'm wondering, is if you take the left arm off the grip, then is there value in rehaearsing the stroke with a straight right arm - rehaearsing it with a bent/bending right arm is not representative of what your right arm should be doing in the real stroke (striving to remain straight) - although it may give the geometrical 'look' of what is happening.
Chris
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Chris, personally I do not see any merit in this exercise, but others may disagree. A good exercise in my opinion would be to practise the backstroke and consequent downstroke to "both arms straight" using an impact bag. Hope this helps.