It is with some trepidation that I start this thread as I expect that many if not most Forumites will approach this issue with initial antagonism to my position in favor of butterfrog as explicated in the "both sides of the lane line" article in the current issue of SWIMMER but I ask Y'all to approach it with an open mind.(I expect antagonism as even my friends refer to my beloved and beautiful breaststroke as"evilstroke so I shudder at the initial reaction to butterfrog.)But look at the argument:George argues against it on historical and aesthetic grounds where as my argument is more practical.As to the aesthetic argument,what is uglier,both to the spectator and the participant than going vertical on butterfly.
George you are a great swimmer and an inspiration,but when is the last time you swam a 200 fly at a meet?
I have not used butterfrog in a meet or practice.
However, I would likely NOT have ever attempted either the 400 IM or the 200 fly without the knowledge that I *could* switch to a *** kick if death was imminent. I've told other folks like myself, who don't any or hardly any age group/past swimming background to give those events a try, knowing that you can switch kicks and still finish. So I believe that butterfrog has increased participation in some of the 'scarier' events.
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I have not used butterfrog in a meet or practice.
However, I would likely NOT have ever attempted either the 400 IM or the 200 fly without the knowledge that I *could* switch to a *** kick if death was imminent. I've told other folks like myself, who don't any or hardly any age group/past swimming background to give those events a try, knowing that you can switch kicks and still finish. So I believe that butterfrog has increased participation in some of the 'scarier' events.
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