If you are also interested in other swimming styles and their techniques, then visit our swimming topicThe swimmer is almost in the glide position. The head lies between the arms with the line of sight towards the pool floor. The legs are lower than the hips to initiate the undulating movement.
The body lies stretched out in the water so that as little resistance as possible acts on it when gliding. The head still lies between the arms, looking down. In this phase the head is lifted lightly, the elbows remain at head level and the arms are guided under the body at right angles in the elbow joints.
The swimmer is slightly in a hollow back. The explosive exhalation takes place. In the 4th picture the swimmer brings the elbows together under the body.
He is still in a slight hollow back position. The head is lifted above the water surface and the inhalation is initiated. The pre-swing phase of the arms is prepared.
However, this must be done under the water surface according to the rules. The swimmer breathes in. The upper body is lifted clearly out of the water.
The leg action is initiated. The arms are led forward under water. The leg action begins.
The thighs are not led forward against the water resistance as in classic breaststroke swimming, but remain standing. The lower legs are tightened to create a right angle in the knee joint. The feet are turned outwards (supination).
The head dives into the water. The arms are stretched out. The lower legs circle until the legs are stretched.
The upper body is higher than the arms and legs to maintain the undulating movement. The lower legs approach each other. The sliding phase is initiated.
Legs are closed and the body is brought into a sliding position. The head lies between the arms. A new breaststroke cycle is initiated.
