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.
I hadn't heard the word hinge for that but it makes sense.There is an article in the new Swimming World that instead of keeping the head neutral all the time,Brendan Hansen lifts his head slightly to initiate the rise to breathe.I suspect that is about simultaneous with the "hip thrust".Don't over exaggerate this motion( See Wayne's articles"What Went Wrong with the Wave Breaststroke" and What Went Right with the Wave Breaststroke" .)
I hadn't heard the word hinge for that but it makes sense.There is an article in the new Swimming World that instead of keeping the head neutral all the time,Brendan Hansen lifts his head slightly to initiate the rise to breathe.I suspect that is about simultaneous with the "hip thrust".Don't over exaggerate this motion( See Wayne's articles"What Went Wrong with the Wave Breaststroke" and What Went Right with the Wave Breaststroke" .)
