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
Paul I think you are right: I looked at the viedo again and I am probably two feet from the end of the solid marker. Is the 5M standard for yard pools too? My dive may have been even shorter than I thought! Anyhow, I will look into getting on to youtube because Ande is in the clip for about half a second and he is kind of a celeb around here.
No, I meant that the solid markers are standard at 5M in high/elite level meets. Your local pool could be anywhere between 10-18 feet depending. The pool where I swim, you have to be careful using the solids as the ropes have been repaired so many times that it's a huge range.
Paul I think you are right: I looked at the viedo again and I am probably two feet from the end of the solid marker. Is the 5M standard for yard pools too? My dive may have been even shorter than I thought! Anyhow, I will look into getting on to youtube because Ande is in the clip for about half a second and he is kind of a celeb around here.
No, I meant that the solid markers are standard at 5M in high/elite level meets. Your local pool could be anywhere between 10-18 feet depending. The pool where I swim, you have to be careful using the solids as the ropes have been repaired so many times that it's a huge range.
