Would I have been faster?
Starting blocks slanted and now with a track starting block on top to boot-we were originally taught to curl both feets toes over edge
Hop start on relays-relay start judges used to put a hand on the block touching the outside of the foot and looking down at the swimmer touching the wall.
backstroke-we were allowed at one time to do flying starts; ie stand completely out of the water curled around the block and diving backward; then we had to have body part in the water
-forward flip turn without touching the wall with your hand
Breastroke-the best; allowing the dolphin kick off the start and finish-that was one we used to do in practice that would lead to extra laps from the coach and if in a meet a dq.
Breastroke turn-can now dip shoulder into the turn, used to have to keep shoulders horizontal with water surface until hands touched.
and of course the suits...
Starting blocks slanted and now with a track starting block on top to boot-we were originally taught to curl both feets toes over edge
Hop start on relays-relay start judges used to put a hand on the block touching the outside of the foot and looking down at the swimmer touching the wall.
backstroke-we were allowed at one time to do flying starts; ie stand completely out of the water curled around the block and diving backward; then we had to have body part in the water
-forward flip turn without touching the wall with your hand
Breastroke-the best; allowing the dolphin kick off the start and finish-that was one we used to do in practice that would lead to extra laps from the coach and if in a meet a dq.
Breastroke turn-can now dip shoulder into the turn, used to have to keep shoulders horizontal with water surface until hands touched.
and of course the suits...