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
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 believe that is correct. The interpretation of the rule is that the dolphin kick must occur during or after the pulldown. If it is done prior to the pulldown than that is an infraction of the rules and will result in a DQ. This isn't stated specifically in the rule book but it is how it is being enforced (for now).
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 believe that is correct. The interpretation of the rule is that the dolphin kick must occur during or after the pulldown. If it is done prior to the pulldown than that is an infraction of the rules and will result in a DQ. This isn't stated specifically in the rule book but it is how it is being enforced (for now).
