I can't seem to get a straight answer to a couple of basic breaststroke questions, despite checking dozens of sources.
What would be a typical, normal stroke rate (strokes per minute) for a novice breaststroker who's just interested in getting to the other end of the pool, not racing, to aim for? Novice level, please, NOT some world record race pace.
Also, I read a lot about "driving" or "moving" one's hips forward during the stroke. Is that the same motion and using the same muscles as doing a stomach crunch (although upside-down), or is it something else? Why is it done, in which part of the stroke is it done, and when is it undone? Which variants (flat, wave, recreational) is it for?
Alan
With regard to the arms, it's a needle figuratively, not literally. I would encourage a shoot with seperation of the hands palms down. This will allow getting the thumbs down quicker for the outsweep.
With regard to the arms, it's a needle figuratively, not literally. I would encourage a shoot with seperation of the hands palms down. This will allow getting the thumbs down quicker for the outsweep.
