But it didn't cost anything and was accessible to all, and it is also a learned skill. (Of course, it also didn't make anyone any money...but that's my cynical side surfacing.)
On the other hand, I'll never forgive them for eliminating the stand-up starts, which I still miss.
I agree with your cynical side in this case... and I also miss the stand-ups for backstroke. That was a rare instance of allowing a technique change for a short period which was later rescinded.
But it didn't cost anything and was accessible to all, and it is also a learned skill. (Of course, it also didn't make anyone any money...but that's my cynical side surfacing.)
On the other hand, I'll never forgive them for eliminating the stand-up starts, which I still miss.
I agree with your cynical side in this case... and I also miss the stand-ups for backstroke. That was a rare instance of allowing a technique change for a short period which was later rescinded.
