It is not a stretch to say that breaststroke is about 1/3 of my IM. I know my timing if off, but my kick really stinks. I have no excuse; I have a short axis body type and strong legs from running and weights. What can I do to fix my kick? Thanks!!
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One of the drills my high school coach taught me that I still use is this:
50 - Hands together kick - Keep your hands together in front of you while you kick for 50 yards, you can pull your hands back a little to help you breathe if needed, but keep your hands together the whole time.
50 - Hands together on your back - Focusing on keeping your knees from breaking the surface of the water for 50 yards.
50 - Double kick Breaststroke - 2 kicks for each pull for 50 yards. Concentrate on keeping your head down and your body streamlined through both kicks. Try keeping your head facing down when you do come up to breathe.
50 - Regular Breaststroke - Swim regular Breaststroke for 50 yards. Concentrate on extending your glide and staying long, then slowly build your arm and leg speed but stay long!!!
Breaststroke is mostly timing.....staying as long as possible but still turning over fast.
Works for me personally and when I teach the youngsters.
One of the drills my high school coach taught me that I still use is this:
50 - Hands together kick - Keep your hands together in front of you while you kick for 50 yards, you can pull your hands back a little to help you breathe if needed, but keep your hands together the whole time.
50 - Hands together on your back - Focusing on keeping your knees from breaking the surface of the water for 50 yards.
50 - Double kick Breaststroke - 2 kicks for each pull for 50 yards. Concentrate on keeping your head down and your body streamlined through both kicks. Try keeping your head facing down when you do come up to breathe.
50 - Regular Breaststroke - Swim regular Breaststroke for 50 yards. Concentrate on extending your glide and staying long, then slowly build your arm and leg speed but stay long!!!
Breaststroke is mostly timing.....staying as long as possible but still turning over fast.
Works for me personally and when I teach the youngsters.
