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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I take one stroke on my back and immediately roll over.
What helps keep me from jamming the turn is a quick look at the wall while reeling myself in with the freestyle stroke.
Unlike freestyle, the T at the bottom is not the ideal gauge to get a bearing on how far out you are.
And Chris is right, If Matt Grevers can do it anyone can.
I take one stroke on my back and immediately roll over.
What helps keep me from jamming the turn is a quick look at the wall while reeling myself in with the freestyle stroke.
Unlike freestyle, the T at the bottom is not the ideal gauge to get a bearing on how far out you are.
And Chris is right, If Matt Grevers can do it anyone can.
