Breaststroke swimming: SECRET TIPS
TLDRThis video script offers a detailed guide to mastering breaststroke swimming, debunking the myth that it's easier than freestyle. It emphasizes the importance of correct arm stroke technique, starting with catching water and avoiding overly long strokes that increase resistance. The script also explains the proper leg movements, including the challenging part of bringing legs to the bottom with minimal resistance and turning feet out for effective kicking. It highlights the need for a streamlined body position, efficient gliding, and proper breathing. The SwimUp app is introduced as a digital coach to help swimmers improve their skills and achieve their swimming goals.
Takeaways
- 🏊♂️ Breaststroke is often perceived as easier than freestyle, but mastering its technique is challenging.
- 🤲 The initial phase of the arm stroke in breaststroke is crucial for catching water, which many swimmers overlook.
- 👐 Starting the arm stroke involves moving hands to the sides and then down, with fingers pointing down and elbows up.
- 🚫 Avoid overly long arm strokes as they increase water resistance and slow you down.
- 🤞 The correct technique is to bring hands together under the chest during the arm stroke.
- 🏊♀️ After the arm stroke, the swimmer should glide with a face in the water and a straight body.
- 🦵 The kick in breaststroke begins with bringing legs to the bottom, turning feet out, and then performing a kick.
- 👣 Minimizing water resistance is key when bringing legs to the bottom, keeping knees and feet close together.
- 👣 Turning feet out should be done quickly and with flexed feet to maximize propulsion.
- 🏋️♂️ The kick should be performed quickly and horizontally, with feet turned out and knees close but not together.
- 💨 For efficient gliding, lift the bottom up after the kick and relax the legs to stay close to the water surface.
Q & A
Why do many people prefer swimming breaststroke over freestyle despite the misconception that it's easier?
-Many people believe breaststroke is easier than freestyle due to its appearance, but in reality, the technique for breaststroke is quite challenging, and many swim it incorrectly, which might lead to the misconception.
What is the key element to swimming breaststroke correctly according to the script?
-The key element to swimming breaststroke correctly is to catch the water effectively at the beginning of the arm stroke, which is often overlooked by many swimmers.
How should the initial movement of the arm stroke in breaststroke be performed?
-The initial movement of the arm stroke in breaststroke should be performed by moving your hands to the sides and then down to the point where they are just a little wider than your shoulders, with fingers directed down and elbows up.
What is a common mistake made by swimmers during the arm stroke in breaststroke?
-A common mistake is performing too long arm strokes, which increases water resistance and slows down the swimmer's speed.
What should be the limit for the arm stroke in breaststroke to avoid increasing water resistance?
-The limit for the arm stroke in breaststroke should be that the hands do not go farther than the shoulders to avoid increasing water resistance.
How should the recovery of the arms be after performing the arm stroke in breaststroke?
-The recovery of the arms should be relaxed and should not take much energy, allowing for a smooth transition back into the water.
What should the position of the legs be during the arm stroke in breaststroke?
-During the arm stroke, the legs should be straight and not perform any movements until the arm stroke is finished.
What are the three steps involved in performing the kick in breaststroke?
-The three steps involved in performing the kick in breaststroke are: 1) bringing in the legs to the bottom, 2) turning the feet out, and 3) performing a kick in a horizontal direction backwards.
Why is it important to bring the legs in with the least possible water resistance in breaststroke?
-Bringing the legs in with the least possible water resistance is important to maintain speed and efficiency in breaststroke, as wider movements create more resistance and slow the swimmer down.
How should the feet be positioned during the kick in breaststroke to maximize propulsion?
-The feet should be turned out with toes directed to the sides and kept flexed during the entire kicking movement to maximize propulsion and push off from the water.
What can swimmers do at the end of the kick to gain extra speed in breaststroke?
-At the end of the kick, swimmers can bring their feet together and stretch their legs for gliding to gain extra speed.
How should the back be positioned during the arm stroke and recovery in breaststroke?
-The back should be lifted from the water during the arm stroke and kept straight all the time to use back muscles effectively. During arm recovery, the back should be smoothly placed back into the water.
What is the recommended breathing technique for breaststroke as described in the script?
-The recommended breathing technique for breaststroke is to inhale deeply when raising the back from the water during the arm stroke and to start exhaling after lowering the head and back into the water to prevent water from entering the nose.
What is the SwimUp app and how can it assist swimmers in improving their breaststroke technique?
-The SwimUp app is a digital swimming coach that provides a complete training plan to help swimmers improve their technique, become more confident and skillful, and reach their swimming goals.
Outlines
🏊♂️ Mastering Breaststroke Technique
The first paragraph of the script emphasizes the misconception that breaststroke is easier than freestyle. It highlights the importance of proper technique in breaststroke, starting with the arm stroke that involves catching the water correctly and avoiding overly long arm strokes that increase water resistance. The correct arm stroke should bring hands together under the chest, followed by a relaxed arm recovery. The script also details the leg movement, which includes bringing legs to the bottom with minimal resistance, turning the feet out, and performing a swift, wide kick. The kick ends with feet together for gliding, and the body should be kept streamlined with the back lifted during the arm stroke for better use of back muscles. Breathing technique is simple: inhale as the back rises and exhale after submerging the head and back. The paragraph concludes by promoting the SwimUp app as a digital coach to assist in achieving swimming goals.
🌟 Enhance Health and Energy with Swimming
The second paragraph focuses on the benefits of swimming, such as feeling healthy and energetic. It encourages the audience to download the SwimUp app immediately, positioning it as a tool that will not only improve swimming skills but also contribute to overall well-being and vitality.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Freestyle Swimming
💡Breaststroke
💡Arm Stroke
💡Leg Kick
💡Water Resistance
💡Streamline
💡Arm Recovery
💡Breathing Technique
💡Gliding
💡Digital Swimming Coach
💡SwimUp App
Highlights
Youtube offers numerous freestyle swimming tutorials, but breaststroke is more commonly seen in pools despite misconceptions about its ease.
Breaststroke technique is challenging, and many people swim it incorrectly.
Learning the correct breaststroke is simple and can enhance enjoyment of swimming.
The key to a proper breaststroke is catching the water effectively at the start of the arm stroke.
The arm stroke begins by moving hands outwards and downwards, wider than shoulder-width, with fingers pointing down and elbows up.
Performing overly long arm strokes can slow down swimming due to increased water resistance.
The correct technique is to bring hands together under the chest without extending them beyond shoulder-width.
Arm recovery should be relaxed and not energy-consuming.
After arm recovery, the swimmer should submerge their face and stretch the body forward for gliding.
Legs should be straight and motionless during the arm stroke, but initiate a kick once it's completed.
The kick involves three steps: bringing legs to the bottom, turning feet out, and performing a swift, horizontal kick.
Bringing legs to the bottom with minimal resistance is crucial for maintaining speed.
Turning feet out should be done quickly and with flexed feet to effectively push off the water.
The kick should be executed fast and only slightly wider than the body's streamline, with knees close but not touching.
For extra speed at the end of the kick, bring feet together and stretch legs for gliding.
Lifting the bottom up after the kick and relaxing legs helps to stay close to the water surface.
During the arm stroke, lifting and keeping the back straight allows for the use of back muscles effectively.
Smoothly lowering the back into the water during arm recovery is important.
Breaststroke breathing technique involves inhaling as the back rises and exhaling once the head and back are submerged.
The SwimUp app offers a digital swimming coach and a complete training plan for swimmers.
The app aims to make swimmers confident and skillful, promoting health and energy.
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