Breathing patterns for swimming

Freestyle Breathing Pattern

To swim freestyle efficiently, maintaining a smooth breathing pattern is essential. Here are step-by-step exercises to enhance your breathing technique:

Today, we’ll focus on a simple and effective dryland neck stretch combined with in-water drills. These exercises will help swimmers align their heads for a better streamline while swimming freestyle.

 

Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke

A smooth breathing pattern is critically important in these strokes. The swimmer’s head rotates in an “up and down” motion during breathing.

Let’s consider an example of breathing in the breaststroke. Effective stretches targeting the swimmer’s neck can enhance this motion. We will combine these stretches with in-water drills to improve your overall breathing pattern.

This breathing drill, which emphasizes the “up and down” rotation of the head, significantly enhances form and has a positive correlation to both butterfly and backstroke. Prioritizing proper technique in your breathing not only improves your efficiency but also sets a strong foundation for speed. Remember, mastering your form leads to better performance in the water.

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