Bilateral breathing in front crawl
Breathing to both sides evens out your front crawl, keeps your body straight and makes open-water swimming easier. It takes some practice at first, but the benefit is big.
You will need
- Swimming goggles
- Kickboard
Steps
Find your weaker side
Most people have one side that feels more natural for breathing. Practise your weaker side separately.
Kickboard drill
One-arm front crawl
Breathe out calmly
Start with a three-stroke rhythm
Keep your head low
Vary the rhythm
Practise in every session
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