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
Really? I have way above average hops and I don't thank I could do that. Hmm maybe I could and never tried. One thing we would do is start from the side of the pool and jump over the first laneline from the deck hand first. It always seemed like it was going to be hard but it never was.
I doubt most people can do it, but I have seen it done. And, yeah, jumping over the lane line from the deck is an old standby! I supposed it's easier in some pools than others.
One of the most impressive things I ever saw was a college teammate threw a kickboard over an entire 50 meter pool to get out of workout on our winter training trip. I'm sure the coach thought he had no chance of actually doing it. He actually cleared the pool easily. It was a nice toss.
Really? I have way above average hops and I don't thank I could do that. Hmm maybe I could and never tried. One thing we would do is start from the side of the pool and jump over the first laneline from the deck hand first. It always seemed like it was going to be hard but it never was.
I doubt most people can do it, but I have seen it done. And, yeah, jumping over the lane line from the deck is an old standby! I supposed it's easier in some pools than others.
One of the most impressive things I ever saw was a college teammate threw a kickboard over an entire 50 meter pool to get out of workout on our winter training trip. I'm sure the coach thought he had no chance of actually doing it. He actually cleared the pool easily. It was a nice toss.
