The Breast Stroke

The breast stroke is often the first swim stroke thought to aspiring swimmers, forming one of the basic swimming techniques.

Swimming Technique

Overview: Learn why the breaststroke swimming technique is often the basic stroke taught to beginners. Understand how to swim the breaststroke correctly.

Head and Body Positions: While swimming breaststroke, it is important to properly position your head and body to avoid neck injuries and swim with good technique and maximum efficiency.

Arm and Hand Movements: Learn to swim the breaststroke with the correct arm and hand motions to move efficiently in the water. Also discusses arm speeds in the technique.

The Breaststroke Kick: Learn how to correctly do the breaststroke kick. Learn some tips and a drill to rehearse the kick. Watch a video that instructs the technique.

Breaststroke Swimming and Breathing: All you need to know how to breathe in the breaststroke. Describes breathing technique and tips in recreational and competitive swimming.