Did or did not his dolphin kicks happen BEFORE he started his arm pull on both the start and the turn? Because I sure saw that it happened before his hands started to move. Is this legal under FINA rules? Because it sure as heck isn't under USA swimming rules.
What flutter kick? Flutter kick is illegal. A single dolphin kick after you start your pull is not.
Why stop there? Why not go back to having to keep your head above the water at all times?
As someone who got deeked at a major meet 22 years ago (by my father no less) for supposedly 'kicking' during a VERY strong arm pull, I have no problems with this rule. It takes the guess work out of the S&T hands. You can choose not to kick, but at least your feet can undulate up and down as a result of your pull and you won't get deeked.
What flutter kick? Flutter kick is illegal. A single dolphin kick after you start your pull is not.
Why stop there? Why not go back to having to keep your head above the water at all times?
As someone who got deeked at a major meet 22 years ago (by my father no less) for supposedly 'kicking' during a VERY strong arm pull, I have no problems with this rule. It takes the guess work out of the S&T hands. You can choose not to kick, but at least your feet can undulate up and down as a result of your pull and you won't get deeked.
