Anybody have tips on the arm pull for the elementary backstroke? Especially for easing strain on the elbows? I've found that oulling with closed fists helps, but want to make sure I'm not making any technical errors.
I am back on crutches for my bad foot (old running injury), and so my other joints (esp. shoulders and opposite hip) are getting achy. Elem back is about all I can do for for a while.
Thanks for your help.
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I learned to swim in the early 60s, and I learned the elementary backstroke, as it is described by kaelonj and Janis in this post, but where I learned, it was called the back glide with frog kick. Swim lessons started with learning to float on back, sculling on back, then the elementary glides, including the back glide with frog kick and the side stroke with scissor kick.. at least this is how I think they were referred to at the pool where I learned.... After the elementary glides came the advanced strokes.
I learned to swim in the early 60s, and I learned the elementary backstroke, as it is described by kaelonj and Janis in this post, but where I learned, it was called the back glide with frog kick. Swim lessons started with learning to float on back, sculling on back, then the elementary glides, including the back glide with frog kick and the side stroke with scissor kick.. at least this is how I think they were referred to at the pool where I learned.... After the elementary glides came the advanced strokes.
