Do we have any backstrokers out there that swim with a catch-up type of stroke? I have read that Lenny K. doesn't start his pull until his recovering arm is straight up. Does this sound correct? I have tried this technique in practice but it does not feel rhythmic at all.
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This is the way I like to swim and I use several drills to keep my stroke that way. I feel it forces my hips up and improves my streamline. While I swim I concentrate on not pulling until my hand indeed passes above my shoulder - my pulling hand does get in position for the 'catch' before that, however. Also, it is important to recover quickly, without the hand waiting by the hips, especially while sprinting.
This is the way I like to swim and I use several drills to keep my stroke that way. I feel it forces my hips up and improves my streamline. While I swim I concentrate on not pulling until my hand indeed passes above my shoulder - my pulling hand does get in position for the 'catch' before that, however. Also, it is important to recover quickly, without the hand waiting by the hips, especially while sprinting.
