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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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.
I predict the guy who did that was incredibly athletic, probably a sprinter, who was very good but never quite made the most of his talent. I think most teams have "that guy" on their squad. On my team "that guy" did a 50 yards underwater, with fins, from the block in 20.8.
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.
I predict the guy who did that was incredibly athletic, probably a sprinter, who was very good but never quite made the most of his talent. I think most teams have "that guy" on their squad. On my team "that guy" did a 50 yards underwater, with fins, from the block in 20.8.
