Breaststroke · 6 min read
Improve pull-kick timing and reduce dead spots with drill progressions that transfer to race pace.
Written by DuoSwim Team • Jan 21, 2026
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Improve pull-kick timing and reduce dead spots with drill progressions that transfer to race pace.
Every strong performance starts with clear structure. This article highlights practical decisions that help swimmers improve week to week.
Use these insights to choose better workout intent, control effort more effectively, and stay consistent through each training block.
Put this guidance into practice with structured swim training in the DuoSwim App.
If you apply these points consistently, progress becomes much more predictable.
Pick one idea from this article and apply it in your next two workouts. Small execution upgrades compound quickly over a full plan.
Continue improving
Apply one change at a time, keep the workout conditions comparable, and review several sessions before changing direction.
DuoSwim Team
Follow a plan built for your goal, execute workouts on your watch, and keep progressing every week.
Freestyle
Follow DuoSwim’s Catch Scull drill with a pull buoy. Learn what to look for at the elbow and hand, and where to find the demonstration in the app.
Technique
Find the optimal split between technique drills and race-relevant main work for your level.
Technique
Timing drills that reduce panic and help you breathe without breaking rhythm.
