It seems to me that over the last few years there has been a real revolution in the breaststroke. During the 90's nearly everybody was swimming (or trying to swim) the dolphin *** stoke with the upper body nearly perpendicular with the water surface and the swimmer trying to leap forward. During the last few years I have noticed a return to the more classical breaststroke, particularly in the 200m. in general there seems to be more of a mix of *** strokes. Has anybody else noticed this?
I agree that different body types would better adopt to different styles. This is true in other sports as well. As to the wave *** stroke, a great amount of flexibility is demanded. This is a limiting factor for masters swimmers, particularly males.
I myself am a 6"2 master male with long arms and legs. I always felt more comfortable with a flat *** stroke. Now I don't have to be ashamed of it :applaud:.
I agree that different body types would better adopt to different styles. This is true in other sports as well. As to the wave *** stroke, a great amount of flexibility is demanded. This is a limiting factor for masters swimmers, particularly males.
I myself am a 6"2 master male with long arms and legs. I always felt more comfortable with a flat *** stroke. Now I don't have to be ashamed of it :applaud:.
