New statement about first *** kick

RE: New statement about first *** kick

MegSmath — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:45:29 GMT

I have another big question. I always thought the word was wholely. But when it is spell checked and inthe rule it says wholly. How odd. any english teacher, profs or writers care to explain? Craig, the preferred spelling is "wholly," and "wholely" is an alternate spelling. They both mean the same thing.

RE: New statement about first *** kick

Former Member — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:03:43 GMT

Thanks for some clarification. I rarely can get the dolhin kick in now maybe I can extend the time before the arms. I have another big question. I always thought the word was wholely. But when it is spell checked and inthe rule it says wholly. How odd. any english teacher, profs or writers care to explain?

RE: New statement about first *** kick

pwolf66 — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:48:28 GMT

As an experienced swimming official, the number one issue was when the dolphin kick broke the surface of the water on the pullout. Did this mean the swimmer was no longer wholely submerged? I'm glad they removed that line. Paul

RE: New statement about first *** kick

knelson — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:46:49 GMT

I think the intent is that some masters swimmers may choose to do the breaststroke "pullout" on the surface. Thus, they are still allowed to take the single dolphin kick off the start/turns on the surface like they would if they were submerged. After the initial pull and kick combo combo defining the pullout is complete, the stroke must be as normal (i.e., no dolphin kick allowed).