I just got my new Swimming World and it said that FINA was looking at allowing a dolphin kick in the breaststroke pullout. Does anyone know the status of this?
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And always a HUGE dolphin on the dive.
Are you refering to a downward motion of the legs as they enter the water? I didn't think that was considered a dolphin kick or illegal. Isn't it considered a legal part of the dive?
My question is what is the motivation for the rule change? Is it because the no-dolphin rule is basically unenforcable without underwater cameras? Or is it just another way to keep the new world records coming? Did FINA give an official rationale for the change?
And always a HUGE dolphin on the dive.
Are you refering to a downward motion of the legs as they enter the water? I didn't think that was considered a dolphin kick or illegal. Isn't it considered a legal part of the dive?
My question is what is the motivation for the rule change? Is it because the no-dolphin rule is basically unenforcable without underwater cameras? Or is it just another way to keep the new world records coming? Did FINA give an official rationale for the change?
