🔥 The Secret to a Faster Breakout

^{Why it Matters}

The first few strokes after your underwaters set the tone for your entire race.

A weak breakout can: 

❌ Kill your momentum
❌ Increase resistance, forcing you to work harder
❌ Put you behind before the race even truly starts

But when done right?

✅ You carry your underwater speed into full-stroke swimming
✅ You minimize drag for a cleaner, faster transition
✅ You gain an edge over competitors before they even hit their rhythm

^{Staying Streamlined}

The longer you hold an efficient streamline, the less resistance you create. Here’s how to fine-tune your position:
✅ Keep your arms locked tight behind your head
✅ Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to stay straight
✅ Avoid breaking out too early—stay underwater until you slow down

📌 Fix This Common Mistake:
❌ Lifting your head too soon = lost speed
Instead of breaking the surface in a panic, let your momentum carry you up naturally into your first stroke..

^{The Breakout}

A smooth breakout isn’t just about power—it’s about precision. Your first stroke should happen just as your body breaks the surface, not before or after.

🔹 Mistimed breakouts slow you down in 2 ways:
❌ If you start your stroke too early, you lose power and create drag underwater.
❌ If you break out too late, you risk running out of oxygen and losing your speed.

💡 Drill to Try: Breakout Timing Repeats

• Push off the wall and count how many kicks it takes before start slowing down

• Film yourself to check if you’re starting too soon or waiting too long.

• Adjust one kick at a time until your breakout feels smooth and effortless.

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^{Your First Stroke}

Once you’ve timed your breakout properly, your first stroke needs to be explosive to maintain top-end speed.

✅ Focus on a strong, full pull instead of short, rushed strokes.
✅ Keep your head low and drive forward—not up.
✅ Use a fast, aggressive kick to launch yourself into your stroke tempo.

📌 Common Mistake to Fix:
❌ Popping up instead of surging forward.
Your goal isn’t just to get above water—it’s to move forward as fast as possible while keeping your streamline.

^{Myth vs. Fact}

💭 Myth: 
"If I just do more dolphin kicks, I’ll have a faster breakout."

✅ Fact: 
More isn’t always better.
Quality matters more than quantity.
Instead of focusing on kicking more, focus on:

 Strong, undulating kicks that maintain momentum
Timing your breakout at the right moment
Finishing with a clean, powerful first stroke

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