Technique

Breaststroke kick timing

Breaststroke

Your arms reach forward as your kick finishes, leaving your body long for a short glide.

Keep in mind

  • Pull and breathe
  • Reach and kick
  • Finish long

Warm-up drills

Easy timing lengths

Swim an easy breaststroke length, leaving a short pause in the long position after each kick.

Ask the coach

Where does my swimmer lose the connection between the reach and the kick?

Videos

Coordinate Your CATCH and KICK

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Fast Swimming Technique - The Kick For a Faster Breaststroke

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One MAJOR Thing You're Missing in Your Breaststroke Kick

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