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
Brian,that worked for Lundquist because he had a stronger push-off than anyone.It can work for you if you have a really strong push off. If the other swimmer has a better push off you'll be going too slow when you start the pullout. I think it works better to go by feel.
Brian,that worked for Lundquist because he had a stronger push-off than anyone.It can work for you if you have a really strong push off. If the other swimmer has a better push off you'll be going too slow when you start the pullout. I think it works better to go by feel.
