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Backstroke rule change?

Karen Duggan
Hi, I just read Doug Strong's awesome story from LC Nationals. He had mentioned a previous DQ in the meet for something he thought was very questionable. That reminds me... Does anyone else think the latest backstroke rule is a little silly? I'm talking about the one where one glides into the wall "too long" on their stomach for the turn. To me, as I mentioned, it just seems silly. (1) I believe the rule says that you must have continuous forward motion into the turn. If you are gliding in, which by the way is not faster, then you are moving forward. I've yet to see one stop completely! And (2) there is definitely no advantage to gliding in for that "moment too long" that is the decision of the official. I have a feeling that this rule will go by the way of some other rules and be gone in the next few years. Just some thoughts, and a question :) Karen
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  • I heard from a USA-Swimming official that there was a rule proposal to modify the backstroke turn rule. I'm not sure of the details, but I understood it was to make it okay to kick/glide once you passed the flags. I think the technical committee is meeting in Indy during Worlds. Does anyone know anything about this? In regard to why the rule was changed to the roll-over turn, I heard at the time (I do not remember the source) that it was due to shoulder injuries with the old turn. When a swimmer reached back too far before flipping, it placed stress on the shoulder. It's all hearssy, so take it for what it's worth. Betsy Durrant
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  • I heard from a USA-Swimming official that there was a rule proposal to modify the backstroke turn rule. I'm not sure of the details, but I understood it was to make it okay to kick/glide once you passed the flags. I think the technical committee is meeting in Indy during Worlds. Does anyone know anything about this? In regard to why the rule was changed to the roll-over turn, I heard at the time (I do not remember the source) that it was due to shoulder injuries with the old turn. When a swimmer reached back too far before flipping, it placed stress on the shoulder. It's all hearssy, so take it for what it's worth. Betsy Durrant
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