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.
YES you may but sometimes there's no wall to grab
I do a flip over turn and it's the fastest for me
I touch the wall underwater on my back then flip my legs straight over
there's no question that I touch the wall on my back
YouTube- 2010 Masters SCY Nats 200 IM Men 45 to 49 1:58.20 NR
YouTube- MICHAEL PHELPS back/*** turn
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.
YES you may but sometimes there's no wall to grab
I do a flip over turn and it's the fastest for me
I touch the wall underwater on my back then flip my legs straight over
there's no question that I touch the wall on my back
YouTube- 2010 Masters SCY Nats 200 IM Men 45 to 49 1:58.20 NR
YouTube- MICHAEL PHELPS back/*** turn
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.
