**Favorite Drills of World-Class Breaststrokers**

**Anita Nall**

1992 Olympic Team

Gold Medal 400 Medley Relay

Silver Medal 100 Breast

Bronze Medal 200 Breast

**Jeremy Linn**

1996 Olympic Team

Gold Medal 400 Medley Relay

Silver Medal 100 Breast

**Roque Santos**

1992 Olympic Trials Champion

**Susie Jones Roy**

1968 Olympic Team - Swam prelims on the relay which won the Gold

 

We’ve heard there’s some debate about whether breaststrokers are the best looking and the smartest.  But there’s no debate:  Breaststrokers have all the best drills.  This week we turn to GoSwim’s world-class breaststrokers to learn their go-to drills for honing technique.  Join us!

 

**Monday**

**Jessica Hardy: Breaststroke Fists**

Swimming breaststroke fists takes away the catch element of your hands and puts the focus on your forearms to catch water.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1305-fist-drill-breaststroke>

**Tuesday**

**Roque Santos: Pull-Buoy Kick**

Pull-Buoy Kick imprints narrow knees in breaststroke kick.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/497-pull-buoy-kick>

**Wednesday**

**Dave Denniston Drills:  Pulse Breaststroke**

Besides being FUN, Pulse Breaststroke helps you develop a flowing and propulsive hip movement in breaststroke.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/191-pulse-breaststroke>

 

**Thursday**

**Brendan McHugh: 2 Down/1 Up**

Brendan McHugh uses 2 Down/1 Up Breaststroke to discover and understand the bodyline needed for effective breaststroke.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1989-breaststroke-2-down-1-up>

 

**Friday**

**Carlos Almeida: Vertical Scull and Pulldown**

Carlos Almeida goes vertical to work on his breaststroke scull, timing, and explosive power for his underwater pulldown.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1251-drill-vertical-scull-pulldown>

**Saturday**

**Brendan Hansen: Head-Up Breaststroke**

Brendan Hansen uses Head-Up Breaststroke to develop fast hand speed and overall breaststroke timing.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/260-head-up-breaststroke>

 

**Sunday**

**Amanda Beard: Drills**

Amanda shares her four favorite drills for improving feel for the water.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/543-drills>


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Jan. 13, 2026 - Favorite Drills of World-Class Breaststrokers