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Backstroke is the only stroke in competitive swimming that starts in the water. Swimmers place their feet on the wall, grip the starting handles, and launch backward into the water in a streamlined position. From this initial start to every phase of the stroke, body alignment and efficiency are crucial. 1. Perfecting Your Body Position.
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Learn from an Olympic medallist how to master your backstroke swimming technique and kick. Subscribe to @olympics for more tips and videos.
We’re breaking down six key aspects of backstroke technique to help every swimmer -- from beginner to Backstroke can be a challenge. It’s the only stroke that requires you to be entirely on your back, which raises a few questions -- how are you supposed to swim straight?
The backstroke (like most swimming strokes) is all about making the most efficient use of your energy possible. One easy way to do this is to let your head sit semi-submerged in the water. The water should cover your ears almost completely.
Backstroke is an ancient style of swimming, popularized by Harry Hebner. [1] It was the second stroke to be swum in competitions after the front crawl. The first Olympic backstroke competition was the 1900 Paris Olympics men's 200 meter. [2]
Olympians Ethan Rolfe and Tay Zimmer team up with Coach Greg Salter to give you this insightful video on what it takes to swim perfect backstroke.