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
Rob,
Technically, I would be on my back when my feet hit the wall on a freestyle like turn. I could rotate from my back to my stomach for the *** stroke pull out on the push off.
Technically yes, but prior to touching (completing the backstroke portion of the IM) your shoulders would no longer be rotated towards your back and would be DQed.
Paul
Rob,
Technically, I would be on my back when my feet hit the wall on a freestyle like turn. I could rotate from my back to my stomach for the *** stroke pull out on the push off.
Technically yes, but prior to touching (completing the backstroke portion of the IM) your shoulders would no longer be rotated towards your back and would be DQed.
Paul
