HI I am 18 and I havent swam in 3 years, I Waws watching the olympics andsaw that my country had no female simmers so I want to get back into it. I was a backstroker and my technique is screwed from not swimming for such a long time. I cant afford to join a club so all I can rely on is this. My varity doesnt have a team either so yall are my last hope so please please any one can you help me with the finer points of backstroke. and please cane you give me info on drills ect
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Ok, a few points on backstroke -- first the arms, think thumb out pinky finger (smallest one) in, try to go deep with your arms. Keep your hips up, you almost want a slight arch in your back. Back stroke takes a lot of legs. And most importantly keep your head still!
Hope that helps!
Ok, a few points on backstroke -- first the arms, think thumb out pinky finger (smallest one) in, try to go deep with your arms. Keep your hips up, you almost want a slight arch in your back. Back stroke takes a lot of legs. And most importantly keep your head still!
Hope that helps!
