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Swimming: Rhythm and Timing

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Rhythm and Timing is the secret to good Breaststroke swimming. Count how many strokes it takes you to glide down the pool. Recover the hands quickly to the front of the stroke after the pull action. Hands and feet always finish together at the end of every stroke.

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Arm stroke:

For better Breaststroke, take a pull buoy and place it high between your legs. Let your legs float as you concentrate on the arm stroke. Pull no more then twice shoulder width apart and apply more power as the hands sweep inwards and upwards to the water surface, breath and recover the hands guickly forwards.

Breaststroke - Top Tips

Breaststroke - Top Tips:

For better Breaststroke, swim with a long glide and count your strokes for each length. Ensure good streamlining as you stretch down the pool with hands and feet together. Ensure a long glide as you push off the wall with one pull and one kick underwater. Good streamlining underwater will ensure you swim faster.

Breaststroke - Top Tips

Lift your Heels:

To improve your Breaststroke, hold the top of a large float and kick Breaststroke down the pool. Concentrate on lifting your heels high up to your costume line. Always turn your ankles and feet out sideways in order to catch the water and push it back. Feet come together and meet up at the end of every kick.

Breaststroke - Top Tips

Breaststroke - Top Tips:

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.

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