I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Breaststroke Breathing Made Simple – Improve Your Technique Today!
|
How's your breaststroke breathing technique? Do you inhale and exhale at the right times? My 'How To Teach Breaststroke' book has all the necessary drills and lesson plans if you need to teach it. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week, I am discussing the basics of the breaststroke breathing technique using a drill that will allow you to perform it slowly and fine-tune it. Also, my 'How To Teach Breaststroke' book is here for all you swimming teachers looking for some drills and lesson plans. Breaststroke Breathing 101Breaststroke breathing usually occurs naturally as the overall breaststroke technique has a natural body lift, giving the ideal breathing point with each stroke. Inhalation takes place at the end of the insweep as the body allows the head to lift clear of the water. The head should be lifted enough for the mouth to clear the surface and inhale, but not excessively to keep the frontal resistance created by this movement to a minimum. The head returns to the water to exhale as the arms stretch forward to begin their recovery phase. For more on breaststroke breathing, click here. Breaststroke Breathing DrillBreathing practice with a woggle under the arms Aim: to develop correct synchronisation of breathing and arm pull technique. The woggle provides support, enabling the exercise to be done slowly. It also allows the swimmer to travel during the practice. Leg action can be added if necessary. Key Actions
Technical Focus
Common Faults
There are plenty more drills to help fine-tune the other parts of the stroke and bring on your breaststroke technique right here. Show me MORE about basic Breaststroke Drills. How To Teach Breaststroke - The BookKnowing how to teach breaststroke to children and adults is essential for any swimming teacher, and the job is much easier when the lesson plans and basic drills are detailed for you in advance. So, that's just what I've done for you! Click on the cover below for more details. Everything you need in a straightforward book. Detailed, comprehensive and very clear. It's a swimming teacher's dream tool kit for teaching adults and children to swim breaststroke. Click here for a preview, or click the button below to go my teaching resources library.
That's it for this week. Stay focused, stay in touch and stay safe. Happy swimming! Cheers Mark ps - did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. |
Hi! I'm Mark, creator of Swim Teach
I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Are you looking to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a bigger splash in your lessons? Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Everyone needs tools that make their job easier and raise the quality of their work, and we swimming teachers are no exception. My carefully curated collection of swimming resources is designed to support and inspire teachers like you, ensuring your pupils receive the highest quality instruction that brings about significant progress. Tailored Lesson Plans and...
Ever found yourself wondering, "How do others seem to float so effortlessly while I struggle to stay afloat?" You're not alone, and the answer might surprise you. Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. This week, I am tackling one of the most common questions: ' Why do I sink, and how do I float?' Understanding Buoyancy: It's All About Balance Our ability to float largely depends on our body's composition. Fat, being less dense than water, aids in buoyancy, while muscle, being denser,...
Are you getting out of breath long before you think you should be? Which breathing technique is the right one for you? Also, swimming teachers, the definitive guide to teaching outstanding swimming lessons is here. Grab your copy today! Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week we are talking about breathing techniques. I've been asked a lot of questions lately about breathing techniques. Questions like how, when, how often do I breathe and why do I get out of breath so easily?...