Breastroke Turn

Posted by LD on August 11, 2010 under Breastroke | 32 Comments to Read

The breastroke turn, also refereed to as the open turn is a bit different than other swim turns. If you imagine swimming casually and reaching the wall, this seems like the turn you would do (albeit much slower).

When swimming competitively the rules state that all four limbs must touch the wall. You should hit the wall in the middle of the breastroke glide. Once both hands touch the wall pull one arm away (the arm that you plan to turn towards) as quickly as possible. This will rotate your body, and cause your legs to pull up towards the wall. At the same time raise your other arm up by your head. Your head will break the surface for a split second allowing you to take a breath if needed. Lower your head and plant your feet on the wall. Push off hard and straight. Keep yourself in the glide position for as long as you can. When you begin to slow down do one pull with your arms, and a small dolphin kick. You are allowed one breastroke pull, and one breastroke kick before surfacing.

Remember to stay as streamlined as possible during the push off. You are faster off the wall than swimming so use it as much as possible. Practice each step over and over then put it all together.

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