No.5 Pull Action

Description

From the stretched streamline position, press the water outwards with your hands pushing your upper arm, forearm, wrist and hand out sideways wide of the shoulders and no more than twice shoulder width. The hands then lead the forearm in a downwards, inwards an upwards circuling action bringing the hands close together up to the water surface with palms facing inwards; Continue with immediate forward recovery of the hands to full stretch and the starting position once again. The palms of the hands will now be facing slightly outwards.

Coaching Points

Breaststroke - Technique

Swimming Breaststroke - Technique

Breaststroke - Technique

BreaststrokeClick for more...
No.1 Full Stroke SwimmingFollowing the leg kick after the hands have recovered...
No.2 Dive StartStand firmly on the starting block with toes rapped...
No.3 Dive EntryThe whole body enters through the same point of contact...
No.4 Kick ActionFrom the stretched streamlined position lift your heels...
No.5 Pull ActionFrom the stretched streamline position, press the water...
No.6 Breathing ActionBreath once in each stroke cycle to the front as the...
No.7 Touch TurnReach for the wall following the leg kick. Touch the...
No.8 Hip PositionThe hips stay high during every swim stroke and will...

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