New swimmer.....basically just learned back stroke 2-3 months ago. I cannot figure out the timing of my stroke, I feel like my hands get stuck at my hips? When exactly should my one arm be starting recovery phase? In other words, should my arms always be 180 degrees from each other?
Larry -
The fact that you can streamline your kick for some distance is great!
Can you get someone to take a video of your backstroke? Side view and end view would help.
Also, Orca is spot on with the throw the ball analogy.
The "bottom heavy" thing is a direct correlation to your head position. Make sure your head is far enough back in the water that your ears are under. Keep it aligned as if your nose has a string directly up to the ceiling.
Another key in the backstroke is core strength (Abdomen and lower back). You have to be able to keep the axis from the top of your head through your feet in line, NO Sitting!
Again, a video would help, but keep up the good work!
Larry -
The fact that you can streamline your kick for some distance is great!
Can you get someone to take a video of your backstroke? Side view and end view would help.
Also, Orca is spot on with the throw the ball analogy.
The "bottom heavy" thing is a direct correlation to your head position. Make sure your head is far enough back in the water that your ears are under. Keep it aligned as if your nose has a string directly up to the ceiling.
Another key in the backstroke is core strength (Abdomen and lower back). You have to be able to keep the axis from the top of your head through your feet in line, NO Sitting!
Again, a video would help, but keep up the good work!
