Ok we all agree a bad dive will ruin my SwimStud reputationand turn me into SwimTwit...so, do I have this right? I'm serious even though I am being humourous...it's been a quarter century folks...
1) They tell us when to get on the blocks ( I should not flex to the others right?)
2) "On your marks" toes can go over the edge.
3) "Get set" do the grab
3a) False start
4) "Go" Jump off half a beat behind b/c of worrying about another FS and DQ
5) Swim well
6) Smile at the finish whether I come in last or first in my heat.
Rich
Just as a note, my back may prevent a grab. What is the set just toes over or holding the lip too? This could be a problem. I normally (at training) just touch ankles and fly.
Just get set in the position that is most comfortable for you and hold motionless. A good starter will not give the start signal until he/she is satisfied that all swimmers are ready and motionless.
Even if you get DQ'd, either the timing system or stopwatches will have your time. Ask the timers on your lane for your time when you get out of the water.
Just as a note, my back may prevent a grab. What is the set just toes over or holding the lip too? This could be a problem. I normally (at training) just touch ankles and fly.
Just get set in the position that is most comfortable for you and hold motionless. A good starter will not give the start signal until he/she is satisfied that all swimmers are ready and motionless.
Even if you get DQ'd, either the timing system or stopwatches will have your time. Ask the timers on your lane for your time when you get out of the water.
