Welcome to another Q&A session where I answer questions from you all on the internet.
Today's question is:
Answer: The modern breaststroke kick should be relatively narrow. In older styles, swimmers would push their knees outward into a wide “parachute” position, but this creates a lot of drag.
Today, the focus is on keeping the knees closer together at the start of the kick. Once the heels come up, the feet turn outward, and then you kick back efficiently.
Wide knees create resistance, which slows you down. Breaststroke is all about timing and minimizing drag, so keeping the movement compact and controlled is essential.
Different variations exist, but the principle remains the same: reduce drag and maximize propulsion.
Summary: A narrower breaststroke kick is more efficient, as wide knees create drag; modern technique emphasizes compact movement and precise timing.
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