Breaststroke
Breaststroke videos:
- New to breaststroke? https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ppuDgfdk9y8 -
Advanced beginner? https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rVaXro6fcEQ - Need to update your 1980s breastroke? https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=G2H33EgHto0 -
How to do a breaststroke pullout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ONbhH8l5HX0 -
Closer look at Leon Merchand's pullout and stroke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YT9rrBBm1PA - Kate Douglas's methodical 200 Breast at the Paris Olympics. It's Olympic racing and she's holding her streamline for 1.0+ seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXJeAhSE3SI
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17 minute loop of elite swimmers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=T73CQXlbijw - Breaststroke kick inspiration from the Bajau. Notice the ankle flexibility and the directional influence of the soles of their feet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3jXVWQkvjA
Breaststroke drills:
- 2 Kicks 1 Pull. How? Do 2 kicks each pull cycle. Why? Lengthen glide phase + feel the best body position for glide. Link to Video demo.
- 1 Up 1 Down. How? Alternate 1 regular stroke and one stroke completely underwater. Why? Increase undulation and find the best position for glide. Link to video of the drill. Link to video of the drill.
- 2 breast / 2 fly. Alternate 2 breaststroke strokes with 2 butterfly strokes. Why? Butterfly began as a faster way to swim breaststroke. Tying back to this in a drill can boost undulation of head and body to boost your technique.
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