Breathing Technique

Look at this technique!

I see lots of swimmers rotating their head too much to breathe. I often tell them that, ideally, you want want goggle in the water and one goggle out.

You don’t need to turn your head any more than that – if you do, excessive body rotation usually occurs (which then causes all sorts of other problems).

This photo from a swimmer I coached on a 1-1 session this morning is a fantastic example of how to breathe.

The right arm position is good too – reaching straight ahead – coupled with a lovely high elbow, relaxed recovery.

A great looking stroke!