Head Up! Heels Up! Snap!

If there’s one go-to drill to repair your breaststroke timing, it’s this one. I name it “Head up! Heels up! Snap!” The drill helps you be taught to appropriate the timing of your breaststroke, which incorporates pulling first and kicking second. 

To carry out this drill, put your arms into Superman place, greedy a kickboard that’s sideways. Place your head within the water, preserving your bodyline straight.

Push off and carry your head out of the water for a breath. As you try this, sweep your fingers again to start out the pull section of the stroke.

While your head remains to be up, draw your heels up towards your butt. Bend your knees and hold your ft flexed however keep away from lifting your knees too excessive or pulling them towards your chest, which may trigger you to sink.

Then, snap! Snap your ft again and outward within the propulsive section of the breaststroke kick. Focus on timing this snap to create a strong ahead push. As your legs lengthen, snap your head again down into the water to glide and shoot your fingers ahead.

While doing this drill, it’s essential to maintain your head steady; keep away from shifting it back and forth whereas respiratory. Keep your eyes centered on a ahead level.

Once you have mastered the timing, attempt the drill with out the kickboard to include the arm pull.

This drill might be tiring, so do only a few lengths earlier than returning to common breaststroke swimming. I promise you are going to really feel a distinction.

Training with a USMS membership and dealing with a coach may also help you proceed to enhance your method.