Backstroke drills?

RE: Backstroke drills?

Redbird Alum — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:45:35 GMT

Is it just me, or does that turn look illegal? Looks like he pushes off on his back (or certainly past vertical) before quickly rotating over. Chris - Dead-on... at the point his feet plant and he begins the push he is on his back (check :47 in video). If this view were available to an official, the swimmer should be DQ'd. The rule requires he be "on the ***." and he is on neither until he rotates to same, away from the wall.

RE: Backstroke drills?

Chris Stevenson — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:08:56 GMT

what did I find on the home page there??? www.goswim.tv/.../eric-shanteau-back---***-crossover-turn.html Thanks Glenn... no one does it better or with such great timing! Is it just me, or does that turn look illegal? Looks like he pushes off on his back (or certainly past vertical) before quickly rotating over. I don't have much experience with back-*** turns, so this is an honest question...

RE: Backstroke drills?

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:20:16 GMT

There is a reason I hate this turn! Is there an argument or discussion on which is better. I really seem to get more air for my breaststroke pullout using an open turn anyway...

RE: Backstroke drills?

Jimbosback — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:27:15 GMT

If you haven't already... check the GoSwim.tv for stroke drills. Really no better place for this kind of thing... I was just begging someone to work with me on a backstroke to breaststoke IM transition flip. When I went to search the GoSwim.tv site for your backstroke drills, ( www.goswim.tv/.../backstroke.html ) what did I find on the home page there??? www.goswim.tv/.../eric-shanteau-back---***-crossover-turn.html Great link. Thanks! :bow:

RE: Backstroke drills?

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:17:44 GMT