There are few sights in the water as pleasing as that of a smoothly gliding athlete performing a perfect stroke backward. The backstroke requires a swimmer to move through the pool with his eyes to the sky. The stroke is produced by the fluid motion of an undulating body, strong flutter kick, and strong arms and shoulders guiding the way.
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Sprint races are short and intense, often decided by fractions of a second. Successful backstroke sprinters understand that fundamental skills are as important as raw power. Even a small flaw in the most basic technique can mea...
The 100 meter (m) backstroke is a swimming event that is part of most national and international swimming competitions, including the Summer Olympics. The backstroke is one of the four primary swimming strokes that are recogniz...
Gliding during the backstroke can help you relax and enjoy your swimming experience. The backstroke is the only swimming stroke that is performed on your back. This position reduces the amount of strain placed on the lower back...
The backstroke is performed on your back and forces you to look backward. The breaststroke is performed in a prone position and is one of the first typically taught to beginners. The two strokes offer different experiences that...
Swimming is a recreational sport that includes various strokes, including the freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. The backstroke -- commonly referred to as the back crawl -- is the only swimming stroke performed on the back...
Outside of competitive swimming, the backstroke is most often used as a resting stroke. When fatigued, a will swimmer will float on his back. Adding a simple stroke allows the swimmer to alternate forward momentum with resting ...
To start backstroke you want to focus on floating in the water. You're whole body should float on the top of the water. You want to have a good streamline position in order to make your body as straight as possible. Your head ...
