Back a few months, there were energetic discussions about doing away with the use of breastroke kick during butterfly swimming. At that time, I recall that FINA postponed the decision for Masters until after the Worlds. Has anyone heard anything?
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In general, I am in favor of all organizations having the same rules for competitive swimming. However, FINA's rules for Masters permit the breaststroke kick in butterfly and I think that we should follow their rules unless there is a compelling reason to differ. Since it was only last summer that FINA banned breaststroke kick in butterfly for kids I suspect it will take some time before they do so for masters. I feel that people who think that breasstroke kick should direct their efforts to changing the FINA rules first and then we can make to same change to our rules.
Steve: FINA rules permit Masters to start on the blocks, on the deck, or in the water (MSW 3.2). FINA rules also permit swimmers to remain in their lane until directed by the referee to leave the pool (MSW 3.5). USMS rules do not differ from FINA rules in either case.
In general, I am in favor of all organizations having the same rules for competitive swimming. However, FINA's rules for Masters permit the breaststroke kick in butterfly and I think that we should follow their rules unless there is a compelling reason to differ. Since it was only last summer that FINA banned breaststroke kick in butterfly for kids I suspect it will take some time before they do so for masters. I feel that people who think that breasstroke kick should direct their efforts to changing the FINA rules first and then we can make to same change to our rules.
Steve: FINA rules permit Masters to start on the blocks, on the deck, or in the water (MSW 3.2). FINA rules also permit swimmers to remain in their lane until directed by the referee to leave the pool (MSW 3.5). USMS rules do not differ from FINA rules in either case.
