Preparing for the 100 IM at Masters Nationals in May has lead me to think about the exchange between Backstroke and Breastroke. How can USA Swimming (and Masters) further bend over to pressure in the sport for additional speed and record breaking.
I propose that one be allowed to flip from back to *** on an IM by rolling over on to your stomach (like a normal backstroke turn or freestyle turn) and push off on your stomach for your pullout without touching the wall (with your hand).
This could cut as much as a half second off the race. I mean whats the point in touching the wall anymore? We don't do it on backstroke.
Besides, aren't rules made to be broken if its in favor of making the sport faster and breaking records..... :-)
John Smith
thanks john figured you would
I added 2 more rule modifications / stroke and event additions
5) Better yet, make 50 streamline dolphin kick it's own event, &
6) USMS offer 25 yard and meter, races, records and top 10's
all 4 strokes & SDK
The 50 SDK was an event for a while, but it was called the 50 fly and 50 back. I'm glad they stopped that nonsense.
As to Smith, there are many at practice who already do this and it makes me nuts. If I'm trying to pace with someone and they throw in a back to *** flip I will lose at least a body length.
I'm typically for innovation and change but this one annoys me. I hope it won't be changed but I sure suspect it will one day.
thanks john figured you would
I added 2 more rule modifications / stroke and event additions
5) Better yet, make 50 streamline dolphin kick it's own event, &
6) USMS offer 25 yard and meter, races, records and top 10's
all 4 strokes & SDK
The 50 SDK was an event for a while, but it was called the 50 fly and 50 back. I'm glad they stopped that nonsense.
As to Smith, there are many at practice who already do this and it makes me nuts. If I'm trying to pace with someone and they throw in a back to *** flip I will lose at least a body length.
I'm typically for innovation and change but this one annoys me. I hope it won't be changed but I sure suspect it will one day.
