as few strokes as possible

The child swims breaststroke and tries to cover 15 meters with a maximum of ten strokes. A powerful kick and a long glide phase are crucial for this. Many children immediately start the next stroke because their kick is still too weak, preventing them from gliding effectively. However, practicing the glide phase consciously is essential for developing clean technique in the long run.

10-Week Plan
The
as few strokes as possible
exercise is used to learn the following core exercises and swimming styles:

Breaststroke | Full Technique

On this page, we show you how to learn the breaststroke swimming technique, including preparatory exercises and common mistakes.

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