I need help- When I push off after I flip and my body is in streamline position when I begin to stroke it seems that I slow down too much. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I do admit I often sneak a breath but even when I don't it seems I slow down too much. Any suggestions?
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First, make sure that you're not breaking out of your streamline too early. The reason people streamline off the wall instead of immediately resuming their stroke is because streamlining is faster. So ride your streamline until your speed starts to drop below the speed at which you can swim. And, as Donna says, try to prolong this time a bit by adding a dolphin or flutter kick.
Next, make sure that when you break out of your streamline, you're not doing anything that would increase your drag. If your body is horizontal, your shoulders and hips should surface at the same moment. Also, when you take your first stroke, make sure that the rest of your body stays in a streamline.
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First, make sure that you're not breaking out of your streamline too early. The reason people streamline off the wall instead of immediately resuming their stroke is because streamlining is faster. So ride your streamline until your speed starts to drop below the speed at which you can swim. And, as Donna says, try to prolong this time a bit by adding a dolphin or flutter kick.
Next, make sure that when you break out of your streamline, you're not doing anything that would increase your drag. If your body is horizontal, your shoulders and hips should surface at the same moment. Also, when you take your first stroke, make sure that the rest of your body stays in a streamline.
