I just posted,slightly tongue in cheek,that changing the breaststroke rule so ones head can go underwater was the best change ever.It got me thinking what was the best rule change.(someone else can do a worst change poll.)
I'm not so sure about the backstroke flip turn. That seems like it would be harder for the judge to call (there are more elements to a correct flip turn) than the previous rule (touch on your back, leave on your back).
Comments?
Skip Montanaro
There are always questions about judging the backstroke turn. At the meets I officiate, it seems that a large part of the officials' meeting is spent discussing this turn and how to be consistant in judging it. It is especially difficult with the new swimmwers who are still learning it and the older, more experienced swimmers who are pushing the envelope on every turn.
I'm not so sure about the backstroke flip turn. That seems like it would be harder for the judge to call (there are more elements to a correct flip turn) than the previous rule (touch on your back, leave on your back).
Comments?
Skip Montanaro
There are always questions about judging the backstroke turn. At the meets I officiate, it seems that a large part of the officials' meeting is spent discussing this turn and how to be consistant in judging it. It is especially difficult with the new swimmwers who are still learning it and the older, more experienced swimmers who are pushing the envelope on every turn.
