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?
I'll ignore the breaststroke comment and agree with Paul about the pushoff.Michael Collins,former USMS coach of the year recommends the "check mark" pushoff for SDK. It's called that because it looks like a check mark(I'm sorry I'm not computer literate enough to draw one) in that you push deep and then slowly come to the surface. As Paul said this is only good if you are fast SDK,otherwise go down about 2 ft,come up just past the flags and start swimming.
I'll ignore the breaststroke comment and agree with Paul about the pushoff.Michael Collins,former USMS coach of the year recommends the "check mark" pushoff for SDK. It's called that because it looks like a check mark(I'm sorry I'm not computer literate enough to draw one) in that you push deep and then slowly come to the surface. As Paul said this is only good if you are fast SDK,otherwise go down about 2 ft,come up just past the flags and start swimming.
