That "need for air" pain is telling you that you're about to pass out. Without it (from hyperventilating or deep breathing), you just pass out.
I once came close to having a similar experience when the team that rented the pool I use, changed pool locations, taking their backstroke flags with them! Luckily I acknowledged the prolonged lack of turn cue and slowed down in time for it not be serious. My head still hit the wall hard enough to bleed though. Now, I never attempt backstroke without first making sure the flags are up.
That "need for air" pain is telling you that you're about to pass out. Without it (from hyperventilating or deep breathing), you just pass out.
I once came close to having a similar experience when the team that rented the pool I use, changed pool locations, taking their backstroke flags with them! Luckily I acknowledged the prolonged lack of turn cue and slowed down in time for it not be serious. My head still hit the wall hard enough to bleed though. Now, I never attempt backstroke without first making sure the flags are up.
