Breathing Tips 101 - Breathing Timing

Correct - Lead arm is still extended during breathing. Body is able to lean toward the support of the lead arm which mantains the front to back balance and streamline position. From there, you are able to better hold and catch the water to propel you forward. Wrong - Lead arm presses down during breathing. As the arm presses down, there is no support for the body to lean into. The movement also suggests that the head is lifting up to breathe from the pressing down or dropping action, rather than rolling to breathe.