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Backstroke; 3 strokes with one arm + 3 strokes with the other arm

ADDITIONAL EXERCISE for coordination when we have troubles with the stroke and kick coordination. During the performance we focus on:

  • extended arms during the stroke,
  • correct arm twisting so we enter with the pinky finger and pull out with the thumb,
  • correct body twisting where we move shoulders back and forth coordinated with the stroke,
  • kicking constantly

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  • extended body position with hips right underneath the surface,
  • fixed head position on the surface in the body extension,
  • breathing in rythm through the mouth,
  • feet we need to extend and turn inwards,
  • leg extension in knees when finishing the kick,
  • appropriate amplitude and frequency of the kicks,
  • appropriate depth of the kicks so knees get only right underneath the surface and that we make bubbles with feet.