I am working out in a pool that does not have blocks, so obviously I time myslef from a push start.My question is:what should I expect my times to be if I start from blocks vs. push off the wall, what is the time difference between the two?
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Scansy,
You are correct, breaststroke should go a little deeper compared to free and fly. The criteria should be: Have someone look at you about 6 yards from the wall. If they see any disturbance to the waters surface, you need to go deeper.
The real secret is to start deeper off the wall, and gradually let your body come to the surface without have to pull it down with the underwater pulldown.
Other good advice was given, practice, practice, and do it under the eye of a good coach. A start in shallow water is not a good idea. I don't even attempt in less than 6 feet of water.
Scansy,
You are correct, breaststroke should go a little deeper compared to free and fly. The criteria should be: Have someone look at you about 6 yards from the wall. If they see any disturbance to the waters surface, you need to go deeper.
The real secret is to start deeper off the wall, and gradually let your body come to the surface without have to pull it down with the underwater pulldown.
Other good advice was given, practice, practice, and do it under the eye of a good coach. A start in shallow water is not a good idea. I don't even attempt in less than 6 feet of water.
