Does Tempo Actually Matter In The Women’s 50 Breaststroke?

By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
Courtesy: Vladimir Zaytsev
Anyone who has spent time around breaststroke has probably run into two completely opposite coaching philosophies.
One says higher tempo means faster swimming. Turn the stroke rate up, kick more often, and your time will come down.
The other says the opposite. Focus on a powerful kick, an efficient pull, and a long glide. If you can cover the distance in fewer cycles, you’ll probably go faster.
So which camp is right?
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