In moving forward, this only works IF you maintain the exact same attack and line that you just set up in Step 1.  Step 1, the attack of the hands forward MUST continue.  That is the absolute most important aspect of this progression.

With that in mind, push off the wall, take one stroke with the attacking recovery... but now land forward for three dolphin kicks with the hands held in full extension.

From underwater, what we’re looking for is the direct line of the hands as they move into full extension.  They should continue to shoot directly forward, and not have any downward angle.  

When the hands reach full extension, the body falls to the point of balance or settles.  At this point, drive that line forward with two additional dolphin kicks.  Make sure you’re focused on the stability of the hands out front, and that you’re not leading the body up and down with the hands.  While in the breaststroke line, the hands do nothing but extend the body.

While you’re in the line, gliding with the aid of the dolphin kicks, this is where you review what just happens, and rehearse what’s about to happen.  While many feel this is a place to relax, the opposite is the case.  This is where you determine if you’ve gone too deep, or stayed too shallow.  The head gets back into swimming line more naturally when you focus on the resistance created IN that line.  

The extra time awarded with the additional kicks gives you a bit more time to determine if you’ve sent the hands into extension the right way.

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Step 2 - Fin Fast Hands Breaststroke