Calling all breaststroke gurus ... Can anyone explain what "hinging" is in breaststroke? I've heard the reference, but don't really know what it is or how to do it.
Also, do any you use paddles in BR for fast scull drills or anything else?
Thanks.
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The myth about breaststroke is that the knees do not drop or leave the pocket.
meldyck I like what you say.
Please explain is the hinge exclusivley at the waist or is the hinge in the arms - elbows also.
George,
for me, it's just at the waist. And, yes, my knees do drop during the pull. I read something from Kurt Grote (I think it was) that said that he didn't successfully learn the wave until he learned how to thrust his hips forward during the pull. This aids the trunk in coming high enough in the water to achieve an arm recovery that is either slightly out of or just below the surface of the water where the resistance is lower due to mixing in air in the water (hence the speed of the arm recovery can be faster). During that part of the stroke, the knees will drop, while the swimmer is loading the legs for the kick - bringing the heels up to the butt.
Hope this helps!
The myth about breaststroke is that the knees do not drop or leave the pocket.
meldyck I like what you say.
Please explain is the hinge exclusivley at the waist or is the hinge in the arms - elbows also.
George,
for me, it's just at the waist. And, yes, my knees do drop during the pull. I read something from Kurt Grote (I think it was) that said that he didn't successfully learn the wave until he learned how to thrust his hips forward during the pull. This aids the trunk in coming high enough in the water to achieve an arm recovery that is either slightly out of or just below the surface of the water where the resistance is lower due to mixing in air in the water (hence the speed of the arm recovery can be faster). During that part of the stroke, the knees will drop, while the swimmer is loading the legs for the kick - bringing the heels up to the butt.
Hope this helps!
