How to Perform a Breaststroke Turn

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Swim toward the wall

   Don't short stroke yourself.
   
   Keep your head down and look at the bottom of the pool.
   
   You should be ready for your fingers to touch the wall.
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   Step 2: making sure that

   This will send your feet flying up into your chest. , If you need to breathe, you can do it here as your head comes out only for a little.
   
   Then, dive your head back into the water. , Make sure you're about a foot below the surface for maximum streamlining. , This is the last part of the turn
   - the pullout.
   
   Then, do a small dolphin kick
   - move your legs like a dolphin or mermaid would.
   
   Now, you're allowed one more breaststroke kick to return to the surface, so do a normal stroke with the arms, then legs to get back above the water.
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   Step 3: about five feet away from the wall

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   Step 4: you are completely stretched out.

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   Step 5: In a fluid movement after you touch the wall with two hands

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   Step 6: jab your non-dominant arm back with karate force.

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   Step 7: Bring your other arm up by your ear.

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   Step 8: Push off with as much force as you can

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   Step 9: Plant both feet firmly and push off strongly

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    Step 10: keeping your arms stretched out in front of you.

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    Step 11: Sweep your outstretched arms down to your sides as you begin to slow down.

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