I'm far from a skilled breaststroker, but a coach buddy of mine described the timing on breaststoke that I think really helps at any distance. The concept is "push the needle, pull the needle." I take this to mean that you need to wait on the power phase of the kick until you're totally streamlined up front and you should not start your arm recovery until your legs are fully extended with toes pointed. It certainly helps my timing.
One other hint for keeping your hips up is to imagine there are luggage roller wheels on the front of your hips during the pull as you slide your lower body forward. This helps me from dropping my thighs.
Rich
I'm far from a skilled breaststroker, but a coach buddy of mine described the timing on breaststoke that I think really helps at any distance. The concept is "push the needle, pull the needle." I take this to mean that you need to wait on the power phase of the kick until you're totally streamlined up front and you should not start your arm recovery until your legs are fully extended with toes pointed. It certainly helps my timing.
One other hint for keeping your hips up is to imagine there are luggage roller wheels on the front of your hips during the pull as you slide your lower body forward. This helps me from dropping my thighs.
Rich
