What this swimming skill is
By now your child has all the parts of breaststroke. This skill is about keeping them when tired, so the stroke still looks and feels good on the last length. A relaxed swimmer with a steady rhythm goes further than one who pushes hard and fades.
It is the last step in the breaststroke journey. From here, many swimmers move on to turns at the wall, pacing, or longer swims without stopping.
Why it matters
Fitness for life.
Breaststroke works the arms, legs and body together, and it can be swum at a gentle pace for a long time.
Comfortable longer swims.
Your child can enjoy swimming lengths without the stroke falling apart halfway.
Good habits that last.
Keeping good form when tired stops old habits creeping back in.
A stepping stone.
It opens the door to swim teams, pacing and whatever goals your child has next.
Who it is for
Children, teens, adults and seniors work on this once they can swim a well-timed breaststroke over a shorter distance. For children and teens it can lead into team swimming. If you are learning as an adult, breaststroke is a popular fitness stroke. You breathe every stroke and can go at a gentle pace.
