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.
Do you guys always turn off the same arm? or do you decide at the flags?
My backstroke is not good enough to be predictable, so I have a hard time touching with my good arm every time. I can turn with the other arm, just not as fast.
One nice thing about flipping straight over is that (for me at least) it doesn't matter which hand touches the wall.
Do you guys always turn off the same arm? or do you decide at the flags?
My backstroke is not good enough to be predictable, so I have a hard time touching with my good arm every time. I can turn with the other arm, just not as fast.
One nice thing about flipping straight over is that (for me at least) it doesn't matter which hand touches the wall.
