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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Former Member
that would be good
why don't we throw in
3) flip turns on ***
it is legal. And seen it used. The girl who won Sectionals a few years back used them. Then of course are whole team proceeded to try it in the warm down pool and realized we were not as efficient at it. I think it takes alot of skill, timing, practice and also she had some freakishly long arms that allowed her to touch the wall before flipping. She did beat the close second place girl on the turns, though!
that would be good
why don't we throw in
3) flip turns on ***
it is legal. And seen it used. The girl who won Sectionals a few years back used them. Then of course are whole team proceeded to try it in the warm down pool and realized we were not as efficient at it. I think it takes alot of skill, timing, practice and also she had some freakishly long arms that allowed her to touch the wall before flipping. She did beat the close second place girl on the turns, though!
