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
But for the 50 and even 25 sprints, many great breaststrokers would like to get rid of the pulldown completely...
Wayne or Allen (or anyone), have you ever tried to do a 50 without a pullout and compared the time? I have gone to a faster pullout for my 50 and had good results the last meet, but I can't imagine coming right up, especially on the start. And I don't even do the dolphin kick that's allowed. I would think that you would have to do an awfully shallow dive to make it work. Maybe the turn would be OK. When I see breaststrokers pop up without a pullout, it always seems slower.
But for the 50 and even 25 sprints, many great breaststrokers would like to get rid of the pulldown completely...
Wayne or Allen (or anyone), have you ever tried to do a 50 without a pullout and compared the time? I have gone to a faster pullout for my 50 and had good results the last meet, but I can't imagine coming right up, especially on the start. And I don't even do the dolphin kick that's allowed. I would think that you would have to do an awfully shallow dive to make it work. Maybe the turn would be OK. When I see breaststrokers pop up without a pullout, it always seems slower.
