specifically fly and free? I've always liked backstroke. I want to add it to my repertoire even though I'll likely never be very good at it. I notice it seems to tax my shoulders and legs in ways my body isn't used to - but maybe this is a good thing if it is strengthening my weaknesses?
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Backstroke can make you a stronger kicker, among other things. You can't float your legs or 2-beat like you can in freestyle, you need a steady, typically 6-beat kick throughout or your legs will sink.
Really? It doesn't seem to apply to my case, though. I hardly kick because kicking slows me down (I'm bad in that). Are there others who barely kick or use 2-beat kick in backstroke?
Backstroke can make you a stronger kicker, among other things. You can't float your legs or 2-beat like you can in freestyle, you need a steady, typically 6-beat kick throughout or your legs will sink.
Really? It doesn't seem to apply to my case, though. I hardly kick because kicking slows me down (I'm bad in that). Are there others who barely kick or use 2-beat kick in backstroke?
