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Swimming: Stroke Development Backstroke

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Breath is taken naturally and regularly as and when required depending on the effort and at least once during every arm cycle.

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Backstroke - Top Tips

Your Backstroke kick should start at your hips and finish with your toes creating a small amount of white water splash. The kick will develop good balance within the stroke and tone up the thighs.

Backstroke - Top Tips

Backstroke - Drills

Backstroke Side Kicking. Kick your legs while
on your side with one arm stretched out down
the pool and your ear resting flat on your
upper arm. The opposite arm will be at your
side close to the thigh. The leg kick should be
little more than the depth of your chest. Start
the kick from the hips kicking through to your
toes with feet and toes pointed.

Backstroke - Drills

Catch-Up

Backstroke Catch-Up is executed with a two
second pause once the opposite hand has met up
with the other. Swim with one arm by your side
or stretched out above your head. The drill will
slow the stroke rate down in order to concentrate
on the pull. A strong leg kick is needed.

Backstroke - Drills

Dolphin Leg Kick. Kick backstroke with dolphin
legs to develop and improve abdominal
strength. Arms will be stretched out above your
head, pressing over the ears with the upper
arm, straighten the elbows and interlock the
hands. This drill will really work that stomach.

Backstroke - Drills

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