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.
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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
I wouldn't recommend this turn. More often than not you will end up too far from the wall to get a decent push-off.
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
I wouldn't recommend this turn. More often than not you will end up too far from the wall to get a decent push-off.
