Backstrokers unite.
We know every detail of the ceilings where we train unless it's the sky which is ever changing.
We SDK every day. It's breath taking.
We go forwards in reverse.
We get to flip over on turns. We gotta stay on our back.
We swim back. We kick back.
Aaron's the man
YouTube- Aaron Peirsol gets title and new record, from Universal Sports
YouTube- Aaron Peirsol Late Night Appearance/Interview (8.28.08)
What did you do in practice today?
the breastroke lane
The Middle Distance Lane
The Backstroke Lane
The Butterfly Lane
The SDK Lane
The Taper Lane
The Distance Lane
The IM Lane
The Sprint Free Lane
The Pool Deck
This thread really needs a bump!
Way back in 2010 rtodd asked:
How do you practice starts to gradually work up to proficiency without hurting lower back? Are there any start drills? I'd like to race backstroke, but am afraid of the start hurting my lower back.
Nobody responded. :-(
I am going to swim my first ever SCM meet Sunday, and my first meet of any kind except postal swims since Jan 2010. I'm swimming 50/100/200bk and 50/100fr. I will probably not humiliate myself with my freestyle starts (though they will likely not be all that good), but it's been 40-ish years since I practiced backstroke starts at all. My main concern is whether or not my back can take the stress of flinging myself back in an attempt to not do a butt flop.
I will probably try a few practice starts after practice Saturday morning. I read completely through this thread, so might try both block and gutter grab. Would appreciate some feedback on potential back issues.
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This thread really needs a bump!
Way back in 2010 rtodd asked:
How do you practice starts to gradually work up to proficiency without hurting lower back? Are there any start drills? I'd like to race backstroke, but am afraid of the start hurting my lower back.
Nobody responded. :-(
I am going to swim my first ever SCM meet Sunday, and my first meet of any kind except postal swims since Jan 2010. I'm swimming 50/100/200bk and 50/100fr. I will probably not humiliate myself with my freestyle starts (though they will likely not be all that good), but it's been 40-ish years since I practiced backstroke starts at all. My main concern is whether or not my back can take the stress of flinging myself back in an attempt to not do a butt flop.
I will probably try a few practice starts after practice Saturday morning. I read completely through this thread, so might try both block and gutter grab. Would appreciate some feedback on potential back issues.
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