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?
I read the article and it is worth the read. I tried the start today and I like it! I do get the feeling that I do not get out as far, but with the forward lean on the blocks, you are certainly ahead of where you would be if you did the track start or grab start and your center of gravity is farther back.
Strand, if you are reading this, forget about this start for you, you won't like it! It won't get you any closer to beating me in the 50 free than you are now. Just be satisfied with silver.:D
I read the article and it is worth the read. I tried the start today and I like it! I do get the feeling that I do not get out as far, but with the forward lean on the blocks, you are certainly ahead of where you would be if you did the track start or grab start and your center of gravity is farther back.
Strand, if you are reading this, forget about this start for you, you won't like it! It won't get you any closer to beating me in the 50 free than you are now. Just be satisfied with silver.:D
