I do believe, however, that there is a certain build required to be decent at breaststroke. I challenge somebody to find a swimmer good in breaststroke whose feet rolls in when they walk. Most breaststrokers I know walk almost pigeon-toed.
I agree but don't you mean the opposite of pigeon-toed? I've always walked a little more toward the bowlegged end of the spectrum with my toes angled slightly outward if anything. I vividly remember in Kindergarten hating having to sit "indian style" (or the newer, more PC criss-cross-applesauce). I would always shift to a position with my feet and knees outside in a 'w'. I'm sure it has something to do with hip flexors or something. I also have a bit shorter legs and longer torso, I think. Then again, I think there are anatomical advantages for every stroke.
I do believe, however, that there is a certain build required to be decent at breaststroke. I challenge somebody to find a swimmer good in breaststroke whose feet rolls in when they walk. Most breaststrokers I know walk almost pigeon-toed.
I agree but don't you mean the opposite of pigeon-toed? I've always walked a little more toward the bowlegged end of the spectrum with my toes angled slightly outward if anything. I vividly remember in Kindergarten hating having to sit "indian style" (or the newer, more PC criss-cross-applesauce). I would always shift to a position with my feet and knees outside in a 'w'. I'm sure it has something to do with hip flexors or something. I also have a bit shorter legs and longer torso, I think. Then again, I think there are anatomical advantages for every stroke.
