The new issue of the ASCA magazine demonstrates a start like the grab start except you grab the block on the side about even with your ankles and lean forward as far as you can.The article says it is about .3 sec faster.I haven't tried it yet,have any of you?
When did the start disappear where you hold your arms behind you and swing them down at the gun/buzzer?
I think maybe mid-70s. I think the main problem was slow reaction time. Balance might be an issue too.
But I saw a masters swimmer do that start in a meet not too long ago, I don't think he had the flexibility to bend all the way down for a grab start.
I still do that start for relay exchanges, where you can anticipate the touch and time the swing better.
You do whatever works. If you like that start, go for it.
When did the start disappear where you hold your arms behind you and swing them down at the gun/buzzer?
I think maybe mid-70s. I think the main problem was slow reaction time. Balance might be an issue too.
But I saw a masters swimmer do that start in a meet not too long ago, I don't think he had the flexibility to bend all the way down for a grab start.
I still do that start for relay exchanges, where you can anticipate the touch and time the swing better.
You do whatever works. If you like that start, go for it.
