Exciting 100m Backstroke: Kaylee McKeown Secures Gold vs. Regan Smith | Key Technique Highlights

Embark on a journey into the world of competitive swimming through a focused analysis of the 100m Backstroke event, spotlighting the technical finesse of athletes Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith. Uncover stroke-by-stroke insights into their refined techniques and the decisive factors that set them apart, especially in the critical final 15 meters of the race. Witness how subtle nuances and strategic choices in form and execution can make all the difference at this elite level of competition. If you're looking to enhance your own backstroke technique, don't miss the opportunity to join the SWIMVICE backstroke program. Click below to take your skills to the next level.
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[@Rhea123]

Kaylee the backstroke queen

[@robohippy]

One thing I have never seen in any back stroke video is about how and why it is so difficult when swimming back stroke, to get the top side shoulder out of the water. With freestyle, your shoulders are on top of the water to begin with. With back stroke, you shoulders are underwater. This is why with back stroke you use a straight arm recover. As you come to the top of the pull, your shoulder extends to get it out of the water to reduce drag. This is also why when swimming back stroke, you need a bit deeper pull than most do. If you do a bent arm recover, 2 things happen. One, you tend to over reach and cross the center line and you end up snaking down the lane, not a straight line. The other is that with a bent arm, it is impossible to get the top side shoulder out of the water. I have never heard any explanation as to why moving your head a bit side to side makes any difference. I can't see it creating more drag. I can't see it causing any loss of power in your pull. Can you explain why?

[@Sigmash1]

I’m not sure but maybe moving your head side to side creates more resistance in water unlike when its still and if you tried to move an object that isn’t super still in water and another that is more still you’ll see that the one more still will move faster

[@Sigmash1]

Even though it doesn’t create much of a difference but in competitive swimming it does

[@robohippy]

@@Sigmash1 Well, I think like an engineer, even if I am not one by trade. Just saying 'do it this way' isn't enough for me. To date, no one has explained 'why' we are supposed to do it that way. NO ONE. The surface area of your head does not change, so to me, same amount of drag if you pivot your head a bit side to side. For sure, too much twist will torque your body in the wrong ways. Still waiting for an answer....

[@Sigmash1]

Lol i tried, hope you find your answer @@robohippy

[@SWIMVICE]

In backstroke swimming, the head movement side to side, known as 'yawing,' can be likened to the impact of hull shape and speed on ship resistance. Just as a ship's hull design and speed influence resistance, the way a swimmer's body moves in water affects drag. When a swimmer yaws their head side to side during backstroke, it introduces changes in the body's profile and flow dynamics. This movement can create variations in the water's resistance against the swimmer's body. Picture a ship navigating the waters - its hull's design and the pace it maintains are key factors in how much resistance it faces. Similarly, in backstroke, your body's movements matter. The concept parallels how ships manage resistance through factors like the coefficient of viscous resistance (CV) and wave making resistance (RW). In the world of swimming, these principles also hold true. Just as a ship's resistance is affected by CV and RW, a swimmer's resistance in the water changes with head yawing. The movement alters the flow around the swimmer's body, leading to fluctuations in drag. By minimizing unnecessary yawing and maintaining a streamlined body position, swimmers can reduce resistance and move more efficiently through the water. So, when you're practicing backstroke, think about the relationship between your head movement and resistance, much like a ship optimizing its design and speed for minimal resistance. Just as ships aim to reduce resistance to save energy and enhance performance, swimmers strive to minimize resistance through optimal body alignment and motion. This is what I mean in the video and I hope that clarifies some things. Best, Coach Mandy

[@barbmorin224]

Wow!