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.
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.
I have done a couple hundred of these turns in the last few weeks and have only had that happen a few times, when I tried to anticipate the touch and started turning too early. Provided that I touch the wall before I start turning, I come out fine. Perhaps it helps that I have T-Rex arms. I never knew there was an upside until now! :banana:
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.
I have done a couple hundred of these turns in the last few weeks and have only had that happen a few times, when I tried to anticipate the touch and started turning too early. Provided that I touch the wall before I start turning, I come out fine. Perhaps it helps that I have T-Rex arms. I never knew there was an upside until now! :banana:
