2012 Olympics: Swimming

You know, I agree - but is that only because I'm a breaststroker and not great at SDK? Do any backstrokers or freestylers out there think that 15 meters of dolphin kicking underwater has diluted their stroke at all (making true masters of free or back swimming less successful and those who SDK well more)? I've also wondered if Phelps would dominate as many strokes as he does without the his SDKs. Thoughts? I do the dolphin kick at the finish of my pulldown in breaststroke, but only since the rule took affect. I also find it hard to continue with the dolphin kick in the pullout during my IMs, especially the 400 IM. I'm content with removing the dolphin kick pullout rule from the books. I had strong pullouts before the rule anyway. :)

You know, I agree - but is that only because I'm a breaststroker and not great at SDK? Do any backstrokers or freestylers out there think that 15 meters of dolphin kicking underwater has diluted their stroke at all (making true masters of free or back swimming less successful and those who SDK well more)? I've also wondered if Phelps would dominate as many strokes as he does without the his SDKs. Thoughts? I do the dolphin kick at the finish of my pulldown in breaststroke, but only since the rule took affect. I also find it hard to continue with the dolphin kick in the pullout during my IMs, especially the 400 IM. I'm content with removing the dolphin kick pullout rule from the books. I had strong pullouts before the rule anyway. :)