I'm just learning these formally (I taught myself a few years ago) and consequently suck at the pullout. I always mess up the timing and I"m almost always too deep, especially from a dive. So two questions:
1) Any tips for reading depth? Breaking out to early, or feet brushing the surface are my biggest problems.
2) In a race, is it better to risk a pullout and possible DQ, or just do a streamline off the walls? I feel like I can go almost as far on a good streamline as a pullout, and streamline don't usually have messy outcomes.
Thanks!!!!
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Anyway, check out the May/June issue of SWIMMER. In it will be (or so they tell me) a technique article I wrote on the dolphin breaststroke pullout, as well as some drills to help you improve your distance off the walls, your ability to judge depth, and your transitions into the swimming portion of each length.. so keep an eye out for the article, and don't hesitate to ask questions!
Thanks!! I'll definately keep an eye out for that article.
Anyway, check out the May/June issue of SWIMMER. In it will be (or so they tell me) a technique article I wrote on the dolphin breaststroke pullout, as well as some drills to help you improve your distance off the walls, your ability to judge depth, and your transitions into the swimming portion of each length.. so keep an eye out for the article, and don't hesitate to ask questions!
Thanks!! I'll definately keep an eye out for that article.
