Have a question for any breaststrokers out there regarding glide time. I've always heard that when doing a distance event (200 ***) that it is better to increase your glide rather than try to sprint the entire event using much shorter glides is this true? Can someone please inform me as to the difference in using a longer glide rather than a shorter glide and are they both equal in terms of overall speed? Is this due to the swimmer becoming more fatigued using more of a sprint glide? Also, if a swimmer is capable of using a sprint glide for longer distances would it be better to do the 200 that way?
Good ideas and will try them.
It's all starting to make some sense now but I tell you breaststroke is a pain in the *** to figure out sometimes. Another problem I have is the lunge forward into streamline position on every stroke. Are there any drills to help with this? I've noticed some good breaststrokers know how to not only use their shoulders and upper body but can really drive the head "forward" under the water as if slipping under a sheet on the bed. I can KIND of do it but still need to develope more power when lunging forward.
Are breaststroke pulls with buoy the only exercise for this?
Check the breaststroke lane for drills. I compiled a list of them based on forum input and posted it there. Should be in the most recent couple pages. Specific drills for what you want might include:
2 (or more) br pulls/1 Kick
Br Pul with fins (flutter or dolphin)
Br pull with dolphin kick (no fins)
That's what i would try. Allen might have some better drills for what you want to focus on.
Good ideas and will try them.
It's all starting to make some sense now but I tell you breaststroke is a pain in the *** to figure out sometimes. Another problem I have is the lunge forward into streamline position on every stroke. Are there any drills to help with this? I've noticed some good breaststrokers know how to not only use their shoulders and upper body but can really drive the head "forward" under the water as if slipping under a sheet on the bed. I can KIND of do it but still need to develope more power when lunging forward.
Are breaststroke pulls with buoy the only exercise for this?
Check the breaststroke lane for drills. I compiled a list of them based on forum input and posted it there. Should be in the most recent couple pages. Specific drills for what you want might include:
2 (or more) br pulls/1 Kick
Br Pul with fins (flutter or dolphin)
Br pull with dolphin kick (no fins)
That's what i would try. Allen might have some better drills for what you want to focus on.
