New Breaststroke Drill: KICK PULL KICK GLIDE

KICK PULL KICK GLIDE...KICK PULL KICK GLIDE...KICK PULL KICK GLIDE...KICK PULL KICK GLIDE

This drill is new for us, however, Olympians Mark Gangloff and Rebecca Soni use it regularly.

The drill is similar to the familiar "2 kicks 1 pull."  The variation takes place after the glide phase.  KICK - PULL- KICK- GLIDE then KICK again before taking a breath with the pull.

Watch the video below.  It helps to say the following in your mind as you swim the drill: "KICK PULL KICK GLIDE." 



Kick Pull Kick Glide from Marli McIntire on Vimeo.

After you get used to the rhythm of the drill, work on the following:

  1. Neutral head position.  There should be minimal movement.
  2. Long, tight body line.  Make sure your body is streamlined during the glide phase.
  3. Squeeze ankles.  Don't allow space to come between your feet and legs. 
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