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
Somthing I do not get: If you can go 15M off the start underwater in the 100 fly, then you should not be allowed to go 15M off each turn. The first 5M off the start are out of the water, so shouldn't it be 10M off each turn?
First 5M? Even the strongest starters are getting no more than 2-3 meters out on the start. Probably a lot closer to 2 than 3.
Paul
Somthing I do not get: If you can go 15M off the start underwater in the 100 fly, then you should not be allowed to go 15M off each turn. The first 5M off the start are out of the water, so shouldn't it be 10M off each turn?
First 5M? Even the strongest starters are getting no more than 2-3 meters out on the start. Probably a lot closer to 2 than 3.
Paul
