Is there a stated intention for the change to the backstroke turn change? The change deletes one sentence and changes the order of the other sentences. Does the deletion of the sentence indicate that you are now allowed to glide before starting the pull or was it simply considered redundant?
New SW 6.4 When executing the turn there must be a touch of the wall with some part of the swimmer’s body. During the turn the shoulders may be turned over the vertical to the *** after which a continuous single arm pull or a continuous simultaneous double arm pull may be used to initiate the turn. The swimmer must have returned to the position on the back upon leaving the wall.
Old SW 6.4 During the turn the shoulders may be turned over the vertical to the *** after which a continuous single are pull or a continuous simultaneous double are pull may be used to initiate the turn. Once the body has left the position on the back, any kick or arm pull must be part of the continuous turning action. The swimmer must have returned to the position on the back upon leaving a wall. When executing a turn there must be a touch of the wall with some part of the swimmers body.
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Originally posted by Bob McAdams
But as far as I can determine, FINA and USA swimming referees have for some time been regarding the roll past the vertical to be part of the turning action, so that a glide after the roll would mean that the turning action was not continuous.
That is, indeed, what I was taught and how I've called the turns in meets (1 Masters, rest USA Swimming) for the last 9 months. 1) Once the roll was completed, the pull had to be initiated and 2) once the hand (or hands) reached the side, initiation of the flip had to be in progress, even if it was only head motion at that point.
When leaving the wall after the turn, I have yet to see someone not glide for several seconds before kicking.
Not a problem -- Once you leave the wall, the turn is completed and your in the swim again so a glide is completely permissable.
Another point of contention that seems to understood differently by every person I ask is this: you can (or can't) dolphin kick on your back to reach the finish wall. Clarifications please.
Permissable by my understanding. Backstroke is essentially "freestyle on the back" with no particular stroke or kick either mandated or disallowed. You can do elementary backstroke if you want, you just have to be on your back.
Originally posted by Bob McAdams
But as far as I can determine, FINA and USA swimming referees have for some time been regarding the roll past the vertical to be part of the turning action, so that a glide after the roll would mean that the turning action was not continuous.
That is, indeed, what I was taught and how I've called the turns in meets (1 Masters, rest USA Swimming) for the last 9 months. 1) Once the roll was completed, the pull had to be initiated and 2) once the hand (or hands) reached the side, initiation of the flip had to be in progress, even if it was only head motion at that point.
When leaving the wall after the turn, I have yet to see someone not glide for several seconds before kicking.
Not a problem -- Once you leave the wall, the turn is completed and your in the swim again so a glide is completely permissable.
Another point of contention that seems to understood differently by every person I ask is this: you can (or can't) dolphin kick on your back to reach the finish wall. Clarifications please.
Permissable by my understanding. Backstroke is essentially "freestyle on the back" with no particular stroke or kick either mandated or disallowed. You can do elementary backstroke if you want, you just have to be on your back.
