QUESTION: To Gary, Just a quick query re: the IM, and in particular the backstroke to breaststroke turn. Once the swimmer touches the wall on their back, must they flip backwards or just push off on their front before gliding and pulling through under the water. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated-ie step by [...]
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How to do a Backstroke to Breaststroke Turn in an IM
Posted on 03 April 2013.
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How to Swim Straight in Backstroke
Posted on 11 January 2013.
QUESTION: Please answer why my grand daughter aged 11 always goes cross while swimming back stroke particularly towards the right? Thanks RP ANSWER: Hi RP, In backstroke, swimmers are often reliant on the roof or lane ropes to ensure they swim in a straight line. This is of course very difficult in outdoor pools as [...]
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How to Pace 200m and 400m Events?
Posted on 30 December 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, I was just wondering how it is best to pace 400m freestyle and also the 200m’s free, back. breast. I am asking because I am a sprint swimmer I often find myself struggling with these distances which I think is probably due to my pacing. Thank You, James ANSWER: Hi James, The most [...]
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Frustrated Parent Over 13 Year Old Swimmers Technique
Posted on 14 October 2012.
QUESTION: Hello Gary, I bought your book ‘Swimming for Parents’ and understand that by 13-18 years, technique plays a great role in whether the swimmer will excel or not. My son who is 13, currently, was winning every race at 12 years old during championship meets, now he seems to be faltering in every practice, [...]
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Patience with Young Swimmer
Posted on 09 October 2012.
QUESTION: My daughter is 9 years old and has shown potential for swimming from a young age. She is very tall for her age, very lean and long (her legs go up to her armpits!!). She would be described as gangly. She is having a weekly 1 hour “squad” lesson with a very competent teacher. Over [...]
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Flip Turns and Breathing
Posted on 20 August 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary! I had a question on flip turns. Whenever I do my flip turns, I seem to run out of breath very quickly–I always have to breathe before the flags after I push off the wall. How can I go further and should I take a breath right before I flip? Thank you, [...]
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How to Improve Backstroke Arm Speed?
Posted on 10 June 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, How can we improve speed of our arms in backstroke because when we do fast arm movement in backstroke it is difficult for me to coordinate 6 beat kick. Kindly help me in this regard. Zahir ANSWER: Hi Zahir, I often see backstrokers that fit into one of two categories. There are [...]
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Problem with Backstroke Flip Turn
Posted on 28 May 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, I need help with my backstroke flip turn, I normally swim a good backstroke but my problem with this stroke is the flip turn, once I perform it I lose momentum and speed and I end up messing my remaining laps of the set I am doing. My problem is getting water [...]
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