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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Doc Counsilman's advice about the first stroke after starts and turns applies to all four competitive strokes. "Slow to swimming speed". Keep in mind that you will reach that point in the pool sooner in a sprint race than in the longer distances, which will vary according to your swimming speed at the time. Slower, later, of course.
Doc Counsilman's advice about the first stroke after starts and turns applies to all four competitive strokes. "Slow to swimming speed". Keep in mind that you will reach that point in the pool sooner in a sprint race than in the longer distances, which will vary according to your swimming speed at the time. Slower, later, of course.
