Comments on Swimator Blog: New Breaststroke Rule Adopted by FINA

If you are a USA swimmer, this change brings the r...

2007-10-19T12:09:00.000+03:00

If you are a USA swimmer, this change brings the rules in line with FINA rules. The governing bodies seem to want swimmers to be good at swimming the stroke, not streamlining across the pool. Check the rules section at usaswimming.org If you are in another organization, check on their web site for other information.

Aquabot,

I don't have much research data in...

2007-09-20T21:42:00.000+03:00

Aquabot,

I don't have much research data in regards to the dolphin kick being faster or slower, however, from experience I can tell you that if you perform one fly kick, it will propel you forward a bit as oppose to not doing the kick. I'd guess you can get extra 0.5-1 meter of each turn if done properly. If you combine it with a shoulder shrug as described in this post, you'll be amazed how much further you will go underwater. Now, going further underwater equals to not spending extra energy swimming, so theoretically you should be faster. (given the assumption holding your breath is not a problem for you) :)

It appears you might slow down because of that..Ho...

2007-09-20T09:45:00.000+03:00

It appears you might slow down because of that..How much the breast stroke have an impact on it ..tell me...

Actually, dzolphin (fly) kick is to be considered ...

2006-01-22T19:29:00.000+02:00

Actually, dzolphin (fly) kick is to be considered amongst swimmers as the 5th stroke. If done properly (after lots and lots of practice) it is the fastest way to go through the water right after the push off. However, I agree that this kick is one of the hardest once to learn. If you are a beginner, free/back kick is the best to start out with.

It seems to me that a doliphin kick would slow you...

2006-01-22T02:11:00.000+02:00

It seems to me that a doliphin kick would slow you down...I'm a breast person myself, and I prefer that breast stroke have as little to do with the fly as possible. Thats just me.

I think that FINA made a good decision in adopting...

2006-01-13T01:33:00.000+02:00

I think that FINA made a good decision in adopting this rule. It will definitely reduce the number of disqualifications in breaststroke, and it's great to see that they're allowing swimming to "evolve". It's the same thing as when they changed the rules to allow front flipturns in backstroke, long ago.

No, it hasn't been adapted to the High School leag...

2006-01-06T17:26:00.000+02:00

No, it hasn't been adapted to the High School leagues, neither has the rule that you can have your toes out of the water on your backstroke start.

A dolphin kick = a fly kick?

Cuz I always t...

2006-01-05T04:14:00.000+02:00

A dolphin kick = a fly kick?

Cuz I always thought we could do fly kicks after kicking off the wall.. I know I've always done it.. and I was an IMer..
Hmm.

Personally, I cheered when my coach told me I was ...

2006-01-04T23:40:00.000+02:00

Personally, I cheered when my coach told me I was allowed the dolphin kick. I'm an IMer and I really lose my lead when breast comes around.

Because I was competing in USA and public highschool meets at the same time, I was confused as to when I am allowed to use the dolphin kick. Has it been approved for HS swimming?