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?
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I'm glad to hear that this isn't a problem only for novices. I've been working on getting off the wall better (both with open and flip turns), but I still feel like I have to shift into a lower gear with those first few strokes to get back up to speed again (and I'm using the term speed loosely here ;)). Thanks for the good ideas. I'll work on making the angle more shallow and see how that works.
I'm glad to hear that this isn't a problem only for novices. I've been working on getting off the wall better (both with open and flip turns), but I still feel like I have to shift into a lower gear with those first few strokes to get back up to speed again (and I'm using the term speed loosely here ;)). Thanks for the good ideas. I'll work on making the angle more shallow and see how that works.
