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Originally Posted by rainmaker
It doesn't need justification, just explanation. it's not that tough -- 10 strokes =9 seconds. Still, coaches can be difficult when it serves their purposes. I"ll consider what you're saying.
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Only problem is that you often can't give an explanation to someone who's watching you on tape . . . or to the crowd . . . or to a camp clinician.
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I guess what's working is giving a physical signal that control has begun and I'm counting. Any suggestions for how to convey that differently from a stroke of the counting arm.
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I wouldn't worry about it too much. Like Brad said, the coaches just want you to start counting at some point "soon" - they don't care about the exact zero point. If you absolutely feel the need to indicate something on a 10 second count, you can "point" the other way, although this is much more of a "D-I only" mechanic.
When I do counts, I extend my forearm straight in and out at shoulder height parallel to the floor. Before I give the "1" swing, I bring my elbow and arm up (as if I were on the in-swing of a count). I guess you could use that, too, to make sure you start with a 0 count.