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Swimming: Stroke Development Backstroke

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Body Position
Lying flat and streamlined, almost horizontal in
the water with the back of the head in the
water looking up towards the ceiling.

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Backstroke - Top Tips | Backstroke - Top Tips

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 - Top Tips | Backstroke - Top Tips

Backstroke - Top Tips

To improve your Backstroke, hold a float and kick along the pool making sure your knees are kept underwater. Kick for as long as is comfortable, taking rest intervals as and when required.

Backstroke - Top Tips
Stroke Development Backstroke | Stroke Development Backstroke

Stroke Development Backstroke

Pulling Pattern
Alternating circular action over and under the
water. Hand entry into the water is controlled
and in line with the shoulder. Hand recovery
out of the water is close to the thigh.

Stroke Development Backstroke
Stroke Development Backstroke | Stroke Development Backstroke

Stroke Development Backstroke

Kicking Action
Steady alternating kick in line with the body
ensuring whole leg movement and knees kept
under the water surface. Feet and toes making
a small amount of splash.

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