This refers to the long axis strokes. I know many (including myself) have better strokes on one side than the other (the latter is often the breathing side), but I wonder how predominant this case is among master swimmers. Also interesting would be whether some have been able to correct this problem through either drills or sheer hard effort.
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Bilateral while racing suits women with a 2beat kick and a high stroke rate much better. I only use systematic bilateral patterns with a pull buoy.
However in practice, I breathe on both sides. Most of the time every 2 but sometimes left, sometimes right.
The ability to see on both sides during a race can sometimes be crucial. However, I am slower when I breathe right. And my non breathing side (no matter which side I breathe) pulling is not as efficient.
Bilateral while racing suits women with a 2beat kick and a high stroke rate much better. I only use systematic bilateral patterns with a pull buoy.
However in practice, I breathe on both sides. Most of the time every 2 but sometimes left, sometimes right.
The ability to see on both sides during a race can sometimes be crucial. However, I am slower when I breathe right. And my non breathing side (no matter which side I breathe) pulling is not as efficient.
