Just started practicing breaststroke and already have a bunch of questions.
One - is your head supposed to be in one position only at all times, i.e. looking down or do you kinda raise it a bit when about to break the surface when finishing the pull-out and then lowering your chin again to look down when submerging again?I noticed after watching some videos that there is some slight movement of the head.Or am I wrong?
Two - how deep is it best to be when doing the underwater part(streamline part) of the breaststroke(not start or turns).
Three - what is the optimal stroke count for breaststroke for, say, 25-meter pool(I am 6'1'')
And finally - how is it best to train the breaststroke kick(sample drills would be appreciated)
Sorry if that is too many questions at once.
Thanks.
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Your head should not move from your above water to below water transition. I am told that you should pretend that you have a neck brace on and constantly look down. As far as the kick goes, I would try 2 down one up. Two kicks under water and one pull up to get a breath. This is just a teaser from the 4 strokes made ewasy video from TImmersion. I would strongly suggest that you get this video if you plan on working on all four strokes. You will probably even pick up something useful for your freestyle. Anyhow, the 2 down one up will teach you to kick efficiently and to be slippery through the water. I don't know about your second question. Good Luck and buy that video!!
Your head should not move from your above water to below water transition. I am told that you should pretend that you have a neck brace on and constantly look down. As far as the kick goes, I would try 2 down one up. Two kicks under water and one pull up to get a breath. This is just a teaser from the 4 strokes made ewasy video from TImmersion. I would strongly suggest that you get this video if you plan on working on all four strokes. You will probably even pick up something useful for your freestyle. Anyhow, the 2 down one up will teach you to kick efficiently and to be slippery through the water. I don't know about your second question. Good Luck and buy that video!!
