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 have also discussed the no pulldown with many officials from past Olympics, USS Nationals etc., and they all said they would disqualify someone for no pulldown. So you may get away with it once, but try it when it counts like nationals, and see what happens.
I honestly don't see how this position is tenable given the wording of the rule. It specifically states you may take one arm stroke back to the legs off the start and turns. Why would they use the word "may" if it was, in fact, required to do so?
I have also discussed the no pulldown with many officials from past Olympics, USS Nationals etc., and they all said they would disqualify someone for no pulldown. So you may get away with it once, but try it when it counts like nationals, and see what happens.
I honestly don't see how this position is tenable given the wording of the rule. It specifically states you may take one arm stroke back to the legs off the start and turns. Why would they use the word "may" if it was, in fact, required to do so?
