I want the Backstroke flags moved out at least 1 or 2 yards (or meters) - it's just too close - who will second my motion ?
I don't swim a lot of backstroke - and I have not done anything fast until I started tackling the IM this season - but the flags are just too close for me. I do have a very long stroke (plus I am tall) - but does anybody else have this problem ? My fastest backstroke turns are using one stroke to intiate the roll over to my stomach and then using one full stroke on my stomach. I pretty much have to look and anticipate the flags - otherwise I am too late and I miss out on my full free stroke.
It should not be that difficult - they just need to drill new holes into every pool dack in the country ....
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SW 6.4 When executing the turn there must be a touch of the wall with some part of the swimmer’s body in his/her respective lane. During the turn the shoulders may be turned over the vertical to the *** after which a continuous single arm pull or a continuous simultaneous double arm pull may be used to initiate the turn. The swimmer must have returned to the position on the back upon leaving the wall.
4 arms pulls ? I do 12-13 strokes for a 25 - so 2 strokes within 5 yards is a close call + I do the turn about 1 yard out. It's just not enough space. Totally agree on the 5y / 5m thing -- it's different at every pool.
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SW 6.4 When executing the turn there must be a touch of the wall with some part of the swimmer’s body in his/her respective lane. During the turn the shoulders may be turned over the vertical to the *** after which a continuous single arm pull or a continuous simultaneous double arm pull may be used to initiate the turn. The swimmer must have returned to the position on the back upon leaving the wall.
4 arms pulls ? I do 12-13 strokes for a 25 - so 2 strokes within 5 yards is a close call + I do the turn about 1 yard out. It's just not enough space. Totally agree on the 5y / 5m thing -- it's different at every pool.
