A serious question (I know, how unlikely is that?): I've been on the shelf most of the year since Nov., and I'm really curious as to how the new allowance of the single dolphin kick is being called. Not the official interpretation, but the actual experience of fellow breastrokers in meets, whether Open or Masters, local, zone or nats. At the time we originally discussed the new rule, there was the sentiment that some would push the envelope towards the second half-kick- is this happening, or are some calling it super-tight to avoid that?
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that those who cheated under the old rule are trying to get away with two kicks, now that they are allowed to do one.
But I tried to do that once, just to see how and when it could be done, and I didn't find a place in the pullout that allows for a second tiny kick.
But for years people got away with one dolphin kick. I'm sure some will get away with two.
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that those who cheated under the old rule are trying to get away with two kicks, now that they are allowed to do one.
But I tried to do that once, just to see how and when it could be done, and I didn't find a place in the pullout that allows for a second tiny kick.
But for years people got away with one dolphin kick. I'm sure some will get away with two.
