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
Not to mention Lunk's method assumes there's going to be someone right next to you going close to the same speed. Not always the case in masters swimming. I'm surprised it worked for him. There had to be plenty of dual meets where he blew everyone else's doors off.
Not to mention Lunk's method assumes there's going to be someone right next to you going close to the same speed. Not always the case in masters swimming. I'm surprised it worked for him. There had to be plenty of dual meets where he blew everyone else's doors off.
