Do you think the following fly to back turn would be legal?
Touch with both hands simultaneously, pivot the legs such that both hands and both feet are touching the wall. Now instead of just pushing off, execute a "gutter" backstroke start, arching out of the water.
The only thing I can think of this might violate is the rule about not leaving the pool during a race. It seems to me that this rule is really saying you aren't allowed to totally leave the pool, stand on deck, then dive back in, but it's probably open to some interpretation.
What do you think? I have no idea if this would actually be faster, but it's a moot point if it isn't even legal :)
Originally posted by Allen Stark
possibly illegal if you curl your toes over the gutter
I don't think so. That rule only applies to the start, not the turns.
Yes, no question it would take a lot of energy, but so does kicking 15 m off the wall underwater.
I guess I'll just have to try it! My backstroke start sucks, though, so I don't think I'm the person who could pull it off effectively :)
Originally posted by Allen Stark
possibly illegal if you curl your toes over the gutter
I don't think so. That rule only applies to the start, not the turns.
Yes, no question it would take a lot of energy, but so does kicking 15 m off the wall underwater.
I guess I'll just have to try it! My backstroke start sucks, though, so I don't think I'm the person who could pull it off effectively :)
