| Analysed Swimmer | Model Stroke : GB Swim Team 2009 |
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Fly - Breathing |
Fly - Breathing |
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Comments on stroke
After inhalation, the head contributes to the fly's undulating motion by dropping downward. The chin should end up close to the chest and the whole of the head should end up below the surface of the water. Here, the head movement does not go down quite far enough which reduced the efficiency of the undulation. |
Analysis of model stroke
Breathing
The breathing cycle is explosive. Inhalation takes place during the backward phase of the arm action. During inhalation, the head moves forward to bring the chin as close as possible to the surface of the water. If the chin is raised any higher, the hips will drop which causes a loss of streamlining. Exhalation occurs throughout the remainder of each arm cycle. The head then drops downward until the chin almost makes contact with the chest at which point exhaling commences. Breathing cycles can include the following: |
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The model stroke analysis was provided free of charge by Joe Dixon, extracted from parts of his book "Swimming with Powerpoint" on achieving optimal performance in swimming. Joe has been coaching swimming for nearly forty years. He has coached at all levels, from introductory club swimming to national and international swimmers and coaches. For information on the many other topics in his book, or to buy a copy, visit his website at www.coachjoedixon.co.uk |
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