Recently, I've been trying to stay under water longer and SDK more. But I notice my breakouts seem to be pretty sub-par on all strokes (especially *** where I practically come to a dead halt). Any tips for better breakouts on the start and turns? Also, on backstroke, when do you begin the transition from SDK-ing to flutter kicking before you surface?
Other than streamlining I am unsure what good advice I can offer. I can say, however, that I have come to believe that the underwater breakout after the dive is even more important than the dive itself. I have beaten some really good swimmers off the blocks, but they do tend to overtake me underwater. I also angle my dive out very high and far, to the point where initially my body is not even aimed at the water, rather up above horizontal. I am starting to think that this may be unnecessary too. Perhaps the body should be angled horizontal and then down into the water.
Other than streamlining I am unsure what good advice I can offer. I can say, however, that I have come to believe that the underwater breakout after the dive is even more important than the dive itself. I have beaten some really good swimmers off the blocks, but they do tend to overtake me underwater. I also angle my dive out very high and far, to the point where initially my body is not even aimed at the water, rather up above horizontal. I am starting to think that this may be unnecessary too. Perhaps the body should be angled horizontal and then down into the water.
