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?
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Originally posted by Matt S
Since its invention, I am unaware of any raging controversy (and the concomitant whining and hand wringing) about the legality of certain techniques in a butterfly race. Simple, recover your arms simultaneously and over the water, kick with your legs together, and touch the wall simultaneously and at the same level.
Let me stir up the pot a bit.....Regarding the Butterfly Rules and quoting Article 101.3.2 of the Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition of U.S. Masters Swimming "After the start and after each turn, only one breaststroke kick is allowed prior to the arm pull that brings the swimmer to the surface."
I find it interesting that Breaststroke allows a dolphin kick while Butterfly allows a breaststroke kick.
Furthermore, Article 101.3.3 allows the butterfly to be done with a breaststoke kick and "may be used exclusively or interchangeably with the dolphin kick."
I open this up for discussion. ;)
Originally posted by Matt S
Since its invention, I am unaware of any raging controversy (and the concomitant whining and hand wringing) about the legality of certain techniques in a butterfly race. Simple, recover your arms simultaneously and over the water, kick with your legs together, and touch the wall simultaneously and at the same level.
Let me stir up the pot a bit.....Regarding the Butterfly Rules and quoting Article 101.3.2 of the Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition of U.S. Masters Swimming "After the start and after each turn, only one breaststroke kick is allowed prior to the arm pull that brings the swimmer to the surface."
I find it interesting that Breaststroke allows a dolphin kick while Butterfly allows a breaststroke kick.
Furthermore, Article 101.3.3 allows the butterfly to be done with a breaststoke kick and "may be used exclusively or interchangeably with the dolphin kick."
I open this up for discussion. ;)
