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
I experimented with taking a regular breaststroke stroke underwater instead of a pull down. While it seemed faster in workout,it wasn't as fast in race conditions(possibly related being able to glide further,faster shaved and tapered.) Yes the shrug is at the end of the pull down. Doing a pushoff,dolphin kick,and then breaking the surface,would,I believe be illegal under the USMS interpretation of the FINA rules.Am I right on that?
I experimented with taking a regular breaststroke stroke underwater instead of a pull down. While it seemed faster in workout,it wasn't as fast in race conditions(possibly related being able to glide further,faster shaved and tapered.) Yes the shrug is at the end of the pull down. Doing a pushoff,dolphin kick,and then breaking the surface,would,I believe be illegal under the USMS interpretation of the FINA rules.Am I right on that?
