How does your hand exit (not enter) water in backstroke? Seems most do thumb-first, others pinkie-first. What about the back of the hand first? Maybe more natural?
the rule for the backstroke pull is
pinky in
thumb out
your hand must be to the side as it exits, you want to slice through the water with the least amount of resistance
pinky out involves unnecessary twisting
back of hand out increases resistance
on BK
concentrate doing complete strokes
dive your hand down on the entry and quickly get into your catch
then finishing your push fairly shallow and pop your hand out of the water
spin drill might help you
it's where you sit up a bit and
spin your arms as fast as you can for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 strokes
give yourself plenty of rest
it's tiring
How does your hand exit (not enter) water in backstroke?
Seems most do thumb-first, others pinkie-first.
What about the back of the hand first?
Maybe more natural?
the rule for the backstroke pull is
pinky in
thumb out
your hand must be to the side as it exits, you want to slice through the water with the least amount of resistance
pinky out involves unnecessary twisting
back of hand out increases resistance
on BK
concentrate doing complete strokes
dive your hand down on the entry and quickly get into your catch
then finishing your push fairly shallow and pop your hand out of the water
spin drill might help you
it's where you sit up a bit and
spin your arms as fast as you can for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 strokes
give yourself plenty of rest
it's tiring
How does your hand exit (not enter) water in backstroke?
Seems most do thumb-first, others pinkie-first.
What about the back of the hand first?
Maybe more natural?
