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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Originally posted by geochuck
But... It is the arms and where they enter and how they finish that makes the legs come up. Make sure each shoulder clears the water as you recover your arms and over reach with your hands, it surprising how your legs will come to the surface with ease.
I have noticed a lot of backstroke swimmers clenching their teeth, relax the jaw it helps.
George Park www.swimdownhill
Howard it's was an answer to someone swimming backstroke. If you are just floating and your legs drop use the fulcrum effect. If they don't sink great you should be able to set a new world record for the 100 back.
George
Originally posted by geochuck
But... It is the arms and where they enter and how they finish that makes the legs come up. Make sure each shoulder clears the water as you recover your arms and over reach with your hands, it surprising how your legs will come to the surface with ease.
I have noticed a lot of backstroke swimmers clenching their teeth, relax the jaw it helps.
George Park www.swimdownhill
Howard it's was an answer to someone swimming backstroke. If you are just floating and your legs drop use the fulcrum effect. If they don't sink great you should be able to set a new world record for the 100 back.
George
