On this video, notice that the hands are crossing over in front of your head and beyond. This will put pressure on your shoulder and could lead to injury. stay more linear to your shoulder. Do not let the arms cross the midline of the body.

On this video, notice that when he pulls back, his arm crosses the midline of his body under water. When he pulls back, his arm should be at 90 degrees. The fingers should be pointed straight at the ground. Think of when you are getting out of the pool. Both arms are at 90 degrees pulling you up. Why? because you can get the most power in that position.

Now this is good form. Notice the wrist and hands are relaxed. Arms are not crossing the body's mid line, and the arms are pulling at 90 degrees.

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