I'm a new Master's swimmer. I workout on my own for now, and plan to enter a few SCY meets in 2007. Presently, I'm 45 (yep one of those 45-49 in that age group bubble, unfortunately) and will swim some 50 and 100 yard breaststroke, and maybe 50 yard freestyle to get a meet time and have a few chuckles. I've read through the forum (not the entire forum) and haven't stumbled across this topic yet. Ok, my question is regarding the USMS Rule 101.2.3 Kick (Breaststroke) it states, "After the start and after each turn a single downward butterfly (dolphin) kick followed by a breaststroke kick is permitted while wholly submerged,....."
What is this dolphin kick off the start and turn, who does it, how should you incorporate it properly not to DQ?
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I tried the dolphin kick on breaststroke turns and starts (off the sidewall). When I swim at a moderately easy pace it flows pretty good and seems to give more zip to the pull and gives me a little more underwater distance. However, when I pick up the pace both the dophin kick and pull breaks down mechanics-wise. I'm sure it needs some repetition to get programmed. There's a wide spectrum of swimmers on this forum, from the elite competitor to the lap swimmer. I'm more of a lap swimmer, however I'm interested in improving my technique and being a little faster (or not as slow) when I plan to compete.
I tried the dolphin kick on breaststroke turns and starts (off the sidewall). When I swim at a moderately easy pace it flows pretty good and seems to give more zip to the pull and gives me a little more underwater distance. However, when I pick up the pace both the dophin kick and pull breaks down mechanics-wise. I'm sure it needs some repetition to get programmed. There's a wide spectrum of swimmers on this forum, from the elite competitor to the lap swimmer. I'm more of a lap swimmer, however I'm interested in improving my technique and being a little faster (or not as slow) when I plan to compete.
