I am attempting to perfect my start and turns for the breaststroke. I recently reviewed three articles on the breaststroke turn which I found on the USMS web site. All had different recommendations for the turn pullout. The article by Budd Termin and David Pendergast recommended holding for 1 second after pushing off the wall before beginning the pullout. Another by Wayne McCauley recommended 3 seconds. Another by John Moffet just says "as you begin to slow down, start your pullout." I know there has to be an optimum time and it may be somewhat swimmer dependent, but the difference I see between these three authors is huge. Can anyone help me understand this dilemma. Ray
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It depends on the swimmer like you said, but you want to start your pull when you start to slow down which for most is about 3 seconds. So counting to 3 after you push off should be fine.
It depends on the swimmer like you said, but you want to start your pull when you start to slow down which for most is about 3 seconds. So counting to 3 after you push off should be fine.
