Change the last sentenceof 101.3.2__Stroke to read " Both arms shall be brought forward in an overarm manner and pulled back simultaneously". .
Change the second sentence of 101.3.3__Kick to read, "A scissors kicking movement is never permitted in the Butterfly Stroke".
Since these two proposed changes are being proposed only because of the widely differing interpretation encountered in the last couple of years, they can be incorporated without further ado other than the agreement of the rules committees before the meet, whether it be tomorrow, next month, or next year.
I am assuming that not only did they not clear the water, but they were not together/symetrical?
Many swimmers have difficulty getting the entire arm/forearm/hand above the water in fly, especially in longer swims, but I thought as long as they were symetrical in bringing the arms forward (and of course attempting to do so over the top) they would be okay.
But if they don't clear the water at all, it's an illegal underwater recovery. An attempt to clear isn't enough. This isn't breaststroke!
I am assuming that not only did they not clear the water, but they were not together/symetrical?
Many swimmers have difficulty getting the entire arm/forearm/hand above the water in fly, especially in longer swims, but I thought as long as they were symetrical in bringing the arms forward (and of course attempting to do so over the top) they would be okay.
But if they don't clear the water at all, it's an illegal underwater recovery. An attempt to clear isn't enough. This isn't breaststroke!
