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
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The beginning of a pullout starts when decelearation begins. As you push-off the wall your moment of deceleration will be different due to leg strength and how effecient your streamlined position is, but the key to starting the pullout is the moment you begin to slow down (even a hair). So, starts the outward sweep when you feel like you're slowing down. Good luck
The beginning of a pullout starts when decelearation begins. As you push-off the wall your moment of deceleration will be different due to leg strength and how effecient your streamlined position is, but the key to starting the pullout is the moment you begin to slow down (even a hair). So, starts the outward sweep when you feel like you're slowing down. Good luck
