Here's a compilation of clips that give an indication why it's so important to see only ONE google when the swimmers are breathing.

Why do it:
While it's not always the case, for developing swimmers, a standard for detecting a balanced body and proper positioning, is to look for one goggle showing during a breath.

How to do it:
This is an observation exercise.  While coaching, walk around the pool and watch your swimmers.  How many are actually showing only one goggle on every breath?  Which ones are you barely able to detect a breath?

How to do it really well (the fine points):
The REAL reason behind a single goggle breath is about body balance.  This great swimmer, Adam Ritter, lifts his torso just a bit to get his breath.  Even after all we've seen from above, we can see a slight issue with his head lifting, and his lead hand pressing to maintain that elevated position. 

The real question is, unless your swimmers look THIS good above water... What do they look like UNDER water?

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Freestyle - One Goggle Breath