No matter what I do, it seems like I always sink when I swim backstoke. My coaches say it's because I don't keep my head up high enough, but even when I do that, I can't keep my feet above the water and stay afloat. Is there anything I can do?
2006-10-23 13:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by Victoria 3 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
kick harder. i'm a backstroker and i used to have that problem. you need to kick at the surface.
2006-10-23 15:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. no matter what you do?
then dont.
2. it seems you always sink?
try stretching your arms up farther while lying on your back on the water, face up on the ceiling if its indoor pool but please consider practicing inhaling deeply and slowly until your lungs get fully expanded then try hold it for 20 sec.
3. can't keep your feet afloat?
i was a varsity swimmer and it doesn't matter if you can't keep your toes on the water as long you can keep your face and torso afloat.
there are many kinds of approaches conscerning difficulties on diffrent problems
perhaps you are too tense on the water or not that comfortable performing exercises or strokes
if so, try visit www.helpme.com
and by the way "nobody's perfect"
2006-10-23 22:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the perfect backstroke is depended on:
1.your head should be above the water surface by putting your chin on your chest (and get the air out of you nose so the water wont disturb you)
2.your stomach should be also over the water surface.
3.your feet should be straight and you have to kick hard.
4.move your arms as far and strong as you can.
2006-10-25 20:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to kick really hard.Keep your legs kinda of together dont do huge big kicks. Really pull with your arms and rotate! Fast turn off the wall and long undulation coming off the wall. you should be past the flags before coming up! also kind of meditate before your race and picture your race in your mind. you need to get mentally prepared
2016-05-22 02:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Alison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea that can be real reason but u should try it out of school or club and find witch way is easier for u and check that with ur coach
2006-10-23 18:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by arash b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a pair of hand paddles. use them and dig deep with them.. also concentrate on your body motion...also go to the Plano Texas site.. they produce tremendous back strokers
2006-10-23 15:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on your stroke.
The stronger your stroke, the easier it is to stay afloat.
2006-10-23 13:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by pc_gator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work on building up your leg strength by kickboarding a lot, then try to perfect your stroke using a buoy
2006-10-23 18:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by calgrlzrockharder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps you should concentrate on being totally relaxed while working on your backstroke...
2006-10-25 16:14:09 · answer #9 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEAR A LIFE JACKET
2006-10-23 15:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋