I was watching the duel in the pool USA v Australia and I have a question, Michael Phelps and many others seem to breath on only one side, I have heard many coaches advocate breathing on both sides for a more balanced stroke, Is it now just a preference or what? Just wondering.
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I usually breathe both sides: better balance and helps with sighting in OW swimming. When I'm going fast (Fast for me that is) I breathe on one side, but I will switch sides every length for the same reasons above.
I usually breathe both sides: better balance and helps with sighting in OW swimming. When I'm going fast (Fast for me that is) I breathe on one side, but I will switch sides every length for the same reasons above.
