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
I just look a look at about 10 starts from men's non-backstroke events in the 2004 Olympics and about 3M (10 feet) is where the entry point is.
I'll take your word for it, but it seems strange. Most of these guys are over six feet tall, so figure with their arms over their heads that's eight feet. To go out ten feet means they are only entering about two feet forward of the blocks.
edit: I just looked at a couple of videos on youtube and have to agree. Definitely no more than four meters where their hands initially enter the water.
I just look a look at about 10 starts from men's non-backstroke events in the 2004 Olympics and about 3M (10 feet) is where the entry point is.
I'll take your word for it, but it seems strange. Most of these guys are over six feet tall, so figure with their arms over their heads that's eight feet. To go out ten feet means they are only entering about two feet forward of the blocks.
edit: I just looked at a couple of videos on youtube and have to agree. Definitely no more than four meters where their hands initially enter the water.
