I see some backstrokers who have arm recoveries not straight over the top, but off to the side. I feel straight over the top is better as it puts more weight pressing down on the upper body. I think this creates a better body line, allows the shoulder upper arm to clear the water better on recovery and some how allows the pulling arm to leverage against this weight. Is all this true? If not, what are any benefits of a high arm recovery?
Stan - good breakdown of the back stroke movements. I agree, I don't think I remember seeing an arm out to the side,but more of body rotation as you say.
Stan - good breakdown of the back stroke movements. I agree, I don't think I remember seeing an arm out to the side,but more of body rotation as you say.
