My backstroke is well behind my other strokes at this point and I'm really struggling to figure it out despite input from coaches and watching videos. So I'm thinking I might be better off breaking it down into details and I need some input. My first question is this. Should I start rotating from the millisecond I begin my pull or stay on my side longer before rotating. The second question is where should I be in my rotation by the time I finish that last push with the hand? Should I be flat at that point and then just finish my rotation to get the recovery arm into the water. Should my recovery arm be straight up at that same point (flat on the water). Thanks.
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Seems like a good portion of his pull is done by the time he rotates.The rotation starts at the entry so yes the pull should be done by the time he rotates again for the next entry.
One of the main reasons why you rotate the shoulders is to get a deeper catch and pull on the underwater arm. Rotation is also equally important so that you keep the shoulder slightly out of the water on your recovery arm.
The best way to learn this correctly is to do lots of one arm drills with the one arm at your side. Backstrokers do not swim flat and if you see anyone who does...it's a good bet that their efficiency is being compromised.
Seems like a good portion of his pull is done by the time he rotates.The rotation starts at the entry so yes the pull should be done by the time he rotates again for the next entry.
One of the main reasons why you rotate the shoulders is to get a deeper catch and pull on the underwater arm. Rotation is also equally important so that you keep the shoulder slightly out of the water on your recovery arm.
The best way to learn this correctly is to do lots of one arm drills with the one arm at your side. Backstrokers do not swim flat and if you see anyone who does...it's a good bet that their efficiency is being compromised.
