Backstroke swimming technique | Rotation | Swim faster

Backstroke Technique. The movement of the arms in backstroke is somewhat unique. However, the most important movement of the stroke is the shoulders and hip rotation.

In this video we will talk about the rotation, so subscribe in order to watch the next video in which we will go over the hand movement.

The rotation of the shoulders in backstroke is a especially important technique for two reasons:

1- Because it helps prevent shoulder injury. When you rotate you set yourself in a better angle, preventing overextension of certain shoulder muscles and using bigger back muscles to help you pull.

2- You can generate more speed with the counter-rotation of the opposite shoulder that will work as a lever to help the other arm’s pull.

While doing the rotation it is very important to keep your head still. The best drill to practice this technique is the “cup on the forehead”.

The hips will rotate at the same time as the shoulders. They should be riding high in the water to create as little resistance as possible. It is important to coordinate the feet with the rotation of the body so they don’t hit each other.

When you swim make sure your arms are not passing your middle body line, or else you will be swimming like a snake all around the lane.

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