Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to prevent my legs from dropping as I attempt to backstroke? I learned how to swim last year, but I did a lot of faking it by not really using my legs that much. This year I want to do it right so I can't seem to make both my arms and legs move at the same time.
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Try just floating on your back with your arms and legs
spread eagled. Unless you are extremely lean, you should
be able to find a position where you can just comfortably
float. You will notice that in this floating position your eyes
are looking almost straight up or even a little away from your
feet. If you tilt your head towards your feet, your hips will
drop . Remember the position of
your head in the floating position and try to use that
balance point as you swim.
Try just floating on your back with your arms and legs
spread eagled. Unless you are extremely lean, you should
be able to find a position where you can just comfortably
float. You will notice that in this floating position your eyes
are looking almost straight up or even a little away from your
feet. If you tilt your head towards your feet, your hips will
drop . Remember the position of
your head in the floating position and try to use that
balance point as you swim.
