Oh man! I thought I already did the intellectual thing and was over it.

Sure you can say that practicing with the right technique is a given, but you can also say that about getting coaching, putting in time, experimenting with different sticks, fins, kicks, playing styles and whatever. Also that your head has to be right. So in a sense the whole premise for this thread is a useless question -- It's all given according to you and Liam.

As to your follow up question... the one that works for what you are trying to accomplish. And that will vary depending on you -- your build, your fitness, your strength, your quirky elbow joint, how high off the bottom you are when you try whatever it is you're trying, should I continue???