I guess Jeff and Carrie and Allen will have to answer this since there are a lot of non-breaststrokers out there.:wave:
The fastest breaststroker on our team always does breaststroke fist drill in meet warmups to find his stroke and ensure a good swim. I've tried it and think it's a good drill, but it doesn't seem to be the predictor of a great day for me that it is for him. Does anyone else have something they rely on that I might steal? Breaststroke is such a finesse stroke that it would be nice to have something to help everything click in even when I'm nervous. Thanks for any wisdom in advance!
Two kicks one pull is a great drill. I don't find fist swimming helps my breaststroke like it does my free. I think the catch for the kick is important so I do what I call the 2 inch breaststroke kick. With a snorkle(so you keep good body position) bring your legs up to the catch position, start the first 2 inches of the kick, repeat for 25 to 50 yd. It's good for loosening up the knees and ankles.
Two kicks one pull is a great drill. I don't find fist swimming helps my breaststroke like it does my free. I think the catch for the kick is important so I do what I call the 2 inch breaststroke kick. With a snorkle(so you keep good body position) bring your legs up to the catch position, start the first 2 inches of the kick, repeat for 25 to 50 yd. It's good for loosening up the knees and ankles.
