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
Former Member
I'm thinking of swimming IM during the 200 free at nationals - I didn't want to register for the 200 IM because that would be a back-to-back event for me.
What are the turn rules for freestyle races if you swim another stroke, like IM? Could I legally do a flip turn on back to *** for example, and not get DQ'd? Of course I wouldn't be able to count that time as a valid 200 IM time, but it might be fun to do anyhow.
