I've been told that there is a new FINA rule or interpretation that disallows placing lap counters into the water. Does anyone know the official scoop on this?
One time in a 400 SCM free, I didn't have a lap counter, but the guy next to me did, and I happened to look over and see 9 when I thought I was at 7. I spent the next 50 meters in a state of confusion until I saw his next number - 7. His counter was counting down, not up. This has been yet another public service announcement brought to you by Don't Do What That Guy Did. :shakeshead:
One time in a 400 SCM free, I didn't have a lap counter, but the guy next to me did, and I happened to look over and see 9 when I thought I was at 7. I spent the next 50 meters in a state of confusion until I saw his next number - 7. His counter was counting down, not up. This has been yet another public service announcement brought to you by Don't Do What That Guy Did. :shakeshead:
