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 don't agree with this. As Kirk and Ian has said the key word is may. Granted, I am not certified to the level of the officials at national and international meets, but my interpetation of the rule is that for the first stroke after the start or turn, it doesn't matter if it is a full pulldown or a regular *** stroke as long as it is followed by a kick.
101.2. BREASTSTROKE
101.2.1—Start
The forward start shall be used.
101.2.2—Stroke
....Throughout the race the stroke cycle must be one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order. .....
The hands shall not be brought back beyond the hip line, except during the first stroke after the start and each turn.........
After the start and after each turn, the swimmer may take one arm stroke completely back to the legs.
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 don't agree with this. As Kirk and Ian has said the key word is may. Granted, I am not certified to the level of the officials at national and international meets, but my interpetation of the rule is that for the first stroke after the start or turn, it doesn't matter if it is a full pulldown or a regular *** stroke as long as it is followed by a kick.
101.2. BREASTSTROKE
101.2.1—Start
The forward start shall be used.
101.2.2—Stroke
....Throughout the race the stroke cycle must be one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order. .....
The hands shall not be brought back beyond the hip line, except during the first stroke after the start and each turn.........
After the start and after each turn, the swimmer may take one arm stroke completely back to the legs.
