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
Question: what rule would the officials site for not doing a pull down and going straight to the stroke on the turn?Answer: None, you are not required to do a full pull down at the start or turn rule 101.2.2. However you must pull before kick to start the cycle, also 101.2.2.
“Throughout the race the stroke cycle must be one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order.”
“After the start and after each turn, the swimmer may take one arm stroke completely back to the legs.”
Question: what rule would the officials site for not doing a pull down and going straight to the stroke on the turn?Answer: None, you are not required to do a full pull down at the start or turn rule 101.2.2. However you must pull before kick to start the cycle, also 101.2.2.
“Throughout the race the stroke cycle must be one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order.”
“After the start and after each turn, the swimmer may take one arm stroke completely back to the legs.”
