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
No it was legit - I was thinking so hard about the lactic acid that crept into every muscle & was trying really hard to pull it all together. Since it was only 100m IM it was all sprint . . . I got lost on the mind over matter stuff & blew the turn.
Hulk said the official did a double take, then slowly raised his hand - I knew what I did was wrong and the judge was standing right over my lane - I think the Official couldn't believe such a Rookie mistake was made at a Masters Meet. Oh well . . . live and learn.
www.pvmasters.org/.../ancm0308.htm
No it was legit - I was thinking so hard about the lactic acid that crept into every muscle & was trying really hard to pull it all together. Since it was only 100m IM it was all sprint . . . I got lost on the mind over matter stuff & blew the turn.
Hulk said the official did a double take, then slowly raised his hand - I knew what I did was wrong and the judge was standing right over my lane - I think the Official couldn't believe such a Rookie mistake was made at a Masters Meet. Oh well . . . live and learn.
www.pvmasters.org/.../ancm0308.htm
