I have a question about swim technique. It applies to all strokes but right now backstroke is my biggest fight. I watched some elite swimmers recently (Ryan Lochte specifically) I noticed he swims more on top of the water rather than in the water. He does this when he is warming up and doing drills as well. I am definitely way lower in the water and I think that is slowing me down. Any body have tips how to achieve this? I asked him, and he said he des not know how he does what he does. He said ask his coach. (David Marsh) He was busy and I did not have a chance.
Swimming faster than hull speed will give the appearance of riding high in the water. Same with freestyle. That's where you want to be. For backstroke keep the hips high and head back in line with the spine.
Swimming faster than hull speed will give the appearance of riding high in the water. Same with freestyle. That's where you want to be. For backstroke keep the hips high and head back in line with the spine.
