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
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Remember, technically, entering the turn is still considered the backstroke leg and should be governed by backstroke rules which do allow you to enter on your stomach now. Breastroke rules should not apply to entering the turn.
Actually the rules are set so that you must finish each stroke leg with a legal finish for that stroke. You can't roll over onto your front in the backstroke finish so you can't do so at the end of the backstroke leg of the IM.
And yes, I do realize that you are mocking the trend of late to change the rules to make what used to be cheating legal. :p
Remember, technically, entering the turn is still considered the backstroke leg and should be governed by backstroke rules which do allow you to enter on your stomach now. Breastroke rules should not apply to entering the turn.
Actually the rules are set so that you must finish each stroke leg with a legal finish for that stroke. You can't roll over onto your front in the backstroke finish so you can't do so at the end of the backstroke leg of the IM.
And yes, I do realize that you are mocking the trend of late to change the rules to make what used to be cheating legal. :p
