Regarding the back to *** turn in the IM, is it legal to grab the wall or top of the gutter when turning? I find that grabbing the wall helps in pulling the legs into the wall in preparation for pushing off. I read the rules on the backstroke and IM and did not see anything prohibiting this, but want to make sure before developing a habit. Also, any advice on a better way of making the turn is welcomed.
Grabbing the wall is fine. As for better turn execution, I've been imitating this for the last few weeks:
YouTube- turn backstroke-breaststroke / virata dorso-rana
This style is slightly different, entering the wall sideways seems to be the most popular: YouTube- Eric Shanteau Back - *** Transition Turn
I plan on learning these newer styles, for now I'm still doing the old bucket turns. It takes a lot of practice to make it efficient regardless of which arm you're coming in with.
Grabbing the wall is fine. As for better turn execution, I've been imitating this for the last few weeks:
YouTube- turn backstroke-breaststroke / virata dorso-rana
This style is slightly different, entering the wall sideways seems to be the most popular: YouTube- Eric Shanteau Back - *** Transition Turn
I plan on learning these newer styles, for now I'm still doing the old bucket turns. It takes a lot of practice to make it efficient regardless of which arm you're coming in with.
