Swimming: Stroke Development Breaststroke

Timing
From the fully extended streamlined position the arms pull, the breath is taken, the arms then begin to recover, the legs recover and kick back to the full stretch position. Develop the optimum power production within each stroke for a given speed by identifying your individual stroke count and stroke rate. The relationship of stroke length should be identified with the above and varies with each individual and event requirements. Develop optimum feel for the water by the amount of resultant and propulsive force that you apply for a given speed and find true efficiency.

To improve your Breaststroke, hold the top of a small float and kick Breaststroke down the pool whilst on your back. Concentrate on keeping your knees underwater. Always turn your ankles and feet out sideways creating symmetry and balance in the stroke. Feet come together and meet up at the end of every kick.

Underwater Breaststroke swimming will help condition the lungs. Swim one stroke on the surface of the water and two strokes underwater with rest intervals at every length. known as hypoxic training it is most beneficial to improve the lung capacity. Only swim for as long as is comfortable.

Breathing
Lifting the head clear of the water and to the
front of the stroke during the arm action and
before each kick.