As an older backstroke swimmer, I am having difficulty with my backstroke start. I seem to pancake on the surface, then go under water. I am wondering if it would be faster to simply do an underwater push off from the wall at the start. I know I can time myself, which I am planning to do. Does anyone have a thought about this? Thanks.
A few years ago I read a tip from Ande that said to hold your knees at 90 degrees when you take your mark. I do this and it works great, I rip almost every entry. The only time I have a bad backstroke start is if my feet slip, which is rare.
A few years ago I read a tip from Ande that said to hold your knees at 90 degrees when you take your mark. I do this and it works great, I rip almost every entry. The only time I have a bad backstroke start is if my feet slip, which is rare.
