Back Stroke Start
Recommended Skill Analysis Tasks
Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
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Backstroke Start
Stage: Intermediate.
Stage Characteristics: The two most obvious things that a person can identify as a backstroke start is that the start begins in the water. Second is that when pushing off the wall and throwing your hands behind your head you create a back arch. This is the only time in swimming when a back arch is created.
What to Change: The most important thing that I automatically noticed is that when the swimmer entered the water, he did not have his hands above his head in a streamline position. Also, when he entered the water, he immediately brought his chin to his chest. This is a big no no because when your head is back and you are in a streamline position your body will go farther and faster through the water.
Cue: "Squeeze your ears" This is what we say when we are coaching kids are learning the concept of streamline.