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Swimming: Stroke Development Backstroke

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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.

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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.

Stroke Development Backstroke

Timing
Coordination of kicking and pulling into a
continuous movement.

Stroke Development Backstroke

Turns
Touch Turn. On the last stroke into the wall stretch your arm out to hold the wall with one hand, lift your knees towards the chest and turn to the left if your left hand is on the wall or right if your right hand is on the wall, place your feet on the wall. The arm that is not holding the wall will stretch out above the head then take your arm from the wall over the water surface in line with your shoulder and push off the wall on your back. Ensure both arms are stretched out above the head on the water surface hugging the ears.

Stroke Development Backstroke

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

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