In freestyle and backstroke, perhaps everyone has a favorite side to start the first stroke, either left arm, or right arm, making the first pull. How many can start on both sides equally well? Even if not equally well, how many can nonetheless make a fairly okay start on the weaker side? Do the professionals train on both sides?
How much time is lost breathing on the first stroke off the wall, compared to waiting for the next stroke?
Hard to say, but you want to carry your momentum from the turn. If you breathe first thing it's like throwing an anchor out.
How much time is lost breathing on the first stroke off the wall, compared to waiting for the next stroke?
Hard to say, but you want to carry your momentum from the turn. If you breathe first thing it's like throwing an anchor out.
