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
In other words do the pull when you decelerate to below your (surface) swimming speed. Now that makes sense. I think the problem is knowing what that speed is.
About the underwater pullout requirement. From my reading of the rules you shouldn't need to take one. However, you definitely do need to start with an arm pull. If you come to surface and kick first, or kick without pulling while underwater, you should be DQed.
In other words do the pull when you decelerate to below your (surface) swimming speed. Now that makes sense. I think the problem is knowing what that speed is.
About the underwater pullout requirement. From my reading of the rules you shouldn't need to take one. However, you definitely do need to start with an arm pull. If you come to surface and kick first, or kick without pulling while underwater, you should be DQed.
