I've always been taught to use a track start but recently i've tried a grab start and it felt more natural for me.
How exactly does one do the grab start?
How much do you bend your knees?
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First, the pulling motion, in response to the horn, allows the swimmer to use the edge of the block that is perpendicular to the water. The front foot that pushes on this edge allows the swimmer to move forward, instead of up. Jumping first and not pulling toward the water will increase height but unless you’re a gazelle or an Olympic stud, that mistake will cost you distance. A violent pull toward the water gets you in the water quicker and if you time it correctly you will have find the optimum height and forward motion that will allow a smooth entry. The dominate leg (usually, not always, the right for right handed people and the left for left handed people) is the first to push off followed by the front foot. So the legs don’t push at the same time. Good luck!
First, the pulling motion, in response to the horn, allows the swimmer to use the edge of the block that is perpendicular to the water. The front foot that pushes on this edge allows the swimmer to move forward, instead of up. Jumping first and not pulling toward the water will increase height but unless you’re a gazelle or an Olympic stud, that mistake will cost you distance. A violent pull toward the water gets you in the water quicker and if you time it correctly you will have find the optimum height and forward motion that will allow a smooth entry. The dominate leg (usually, not always, the right for right handed people and the left for left handed people) is the first to push off followed by the front foot. So the legs don’t push at the same time. Good luck!
