Imitation of a breaststroke pull while sitting on the board

Imitation of a breaststroke pull while sitting on the board

Idea of the drill

The main idea of the drill is to improve imitating a breaststroke pull while sitting on a board can help you practice the arm movements and coordination required for the stroke.


Here’s a step-by-step guide to perform this drill:

Sit on the Board:

Sit comfortably on a flat, stable surface such as a bench or a sturdy board. Keep your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.

Try to find the balance in the vertical position of the torso while sitting on the board.

balance in the vertical position

Begin doing breaststroke pull in 4 simple steps.

doing breaststroke pull in 4 simple steps

1. The first step pulling action by sweeping your hands outward until you will shape an equilateral triangle

outward until you will shape an equilateral triangle

2. In the second step arms pulling and push the body forward.

arms pulling and push the body forward

3. Third step rotate the hands inward, begin to bend the elbows back and sweep your hands in.

elbows back and sweep your hands in

4. Fourth step arms recovery (shoot the hands forward together to the starting position).

shoot the hands forward together


Practicing this drill will help you develop a better feel for the water and improve your breaststroke technique when you return to the pool.