All right, I just read the rule on the backstroke turn and couldn't figure out what was being said. I have been away from swim meets for 15 years so I think I saw some changes in telivised compititions. It seems that a freestyle flip turn is being used. Is this legal in masters swimming. I started doing what I saw on TV and it seems to be a great turn. I always hated the old style backstroke turn.
If it is legal, could someone breakdown the rule in simple terms so that I dont get DQed. I don't have a formal coach at this time.
Thanks
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My coach also threw in a key reminder when I was learning this...Think about staying somewhat on your side while you kick and pull into the wall. It'll keep you out of a D.Q.
Check out the video clip of Welsh (under Backstroke) at the following link. Now you know why NCAA swimmers are going 46 and 47 for the hundred yard races. It's all in the faster turn.
(http://www.swim.ee/videos/)
My coach also threw in a key reminder when I was learning this...Think about staying somewhat on your side while you kick and pull into the wall. It'll keep you out of a D.Q.
Check out the video clip of Welsh (under Backstroke) at the following link. Now you know why NCAA swimmers are going 46 and 47 for the hundred yard races. It's all in the faster turn.
(http://www.swim.ee/videos/)
