How to master Backstroke Swimming | Tips & Drills from an NCAA Champion

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Kyle Millis

Kyle Millis

Күн бұрын

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@5izzler39
@5izzler39 Жыл бұрын
As a backstroker, (and kind of a swim nerd), I love seeing the tips that pros give to help improve their specialty stroke to try and guide others towards a successful journey. Also love the day in the life videos, the energy and brotherhood you and the team show is incredible
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. #TeamBackstroke
@上田邦雄-e8l
@上田邦雄-e8l Жыл бұрын
2:49 日本語で
@jbebeau
@jbebeau Жыл бұрын
Kyle really shines in this video! It is evident that he has a passion for swimming and is eager to share is expertise with others so that they can excel. This video is also the perfect blend of Kyle explaining things while illustrating it with videos he also performed.
@REIGNChristianFellowship
@REIGNChristianFellowship 9 ай бұрын
Amazing video. I’m just swimming again in masters swimming after 40 years. When I returned my backstroke was terrible. This video helped me learn so much and the 10/2 o’clock entry was an element help for me. I tried 9/3 o’clock and it was mind blowing, but nailing down 9/2 with a good roll. I’m enjoying backstroke so much more now. Also the kick and hip movements was so helpful. Now at 62 years old I can be more effective in my IM. Thank you brother for your video!!! ❤❤❤
@davideller9099
@davideller9099 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle for the great presentation. At the tender age of 81, I am grateful for your backstroke tips. You are an inspiration. Best wishes for your continued success.
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks for the continued support!
@songckim
@songckim Жыл бұрын
Finally, a technical discussion of your bread and butter stroke. You have interviewed some of the world's most elite swimmers but I am glad you have shared your insights and know how's with us, and I am definitely going to implement them. Much thanks.
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I was saving this one for last! Hope you got some value
@juanc.fortunofas9224
@juanc.fortunofas9224 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding breakdown of the stroke. My son (who’s a good backstroker himself) loved it. Well done.
@adamswedlund
@adamswedlund Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing everything in the D1 Swimming space! I am so glad that you share with us the ins and outs!!
@mivality2846
@mivality2846 Жыл бұрын
I an quite bad at backstroke so these tips will help greatly. Thanks
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Congrats, you won the giveaway!! 🎉Reach out to me on Instagram and I will make sure I get that swim cap to you :)
@harkafella
@harkafella Жыл бұрын
I shared this video with my 9 year old son because he never listens to me (and you’re obviously a well qualified expert). Thanks for the tips.
@seasky8524
@seasky8524 Жыл бұрын
For me backstroke is the most relaxing stroke. If you want to cooldown and rejuvinate learn to swim backstroke as a recreational activity. It helps my mental health a lot as it's therapeutic to my mind.
@M_NIEHAUS
@M_NIEHAUS Жыл бұрын
I love backstroke and swim it a lot thank you for making all of these vids
@orangen14
@orangen14 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I really enjoy all your content. Congratulations on graduating last year. You've made me and my son huge Cal fans!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I appreciate your support 😉
@younglyon100
@younglyon100 5 ай бұрын
Hello Kyle, I just wanted to say thanks for this video. I watched this with my daughter right before her meet this morning and she got a state cut because of the key details you demonstrated. We appreciate it. Much ❤
@user_42874
@user_42874 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle. This video helped me get under 2 minutes in the 2 back. I just moved from California to Virginia and I hope I can represent Cal here. Go Bears!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Best of luck, keep cheering for the bears!!
@kailashsant4904
@kailashsant4904 Жыл бұрын
I am a master swimmer (64 ur old) and I am sincerely following your video to improve my backstroke especially the finish. I liked your tip on the “finish “ since at times I used to miss the stroke count and eventually landed up stretching my arm , pushing myself to get a good touch , … Now that I understand the technique of count - arm reach with half last stroke, this will definitely help Many Thanks Dr Kailashnath sant
@richcote8109
@richcote8109 Жыл бұрын
Extremely well done! Thoughtful, concise and focuses not just on the "what" to do but more importantly on the "how" and "why." Surprised Kyle did not include the "spin" drill, although that can be a bit tough on the shoulders... especially for age group swimmers. First rate!!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Spin Drill is still hard for me - didn’t want to do a bad demonstration 😉 Maybe in a future video. Thanks for the support 👍🏻
@dianeeyink1029
@dianeeyink1029 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous, spot-on drills! I’m working hard to keep a shoulder injury at bay. The 2-2-2 drill is key for me, allowing time to really focus on form. Thanks. coach! Here’s to years of great backstroke!
@owyn5686
@owyn5686 Жыл бұрын
Thank u so much Kyle backstroke is one of my weakest stroke because I am a 200 butterflyer and this really helps me out. You also motivate me so much. Thank u so much😀
@sereanaheritage571
@sereanaheritage571 9 ай бұрын
Hand entry - I help my daughter in her swim practice and you have finally said it. That its not 11 n 1 however inbetween 9-3 10-2. Will try this as she has a habit of doing crossover. Well explaned!
@huygensdo8898
@huygensdo8898 Жыл бұрын
My 11 yo watched this video for the 1st time with me last night and he said he wants to be a backstroker and wants to go to Cal! Thank you.
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, glad I could inspire the next generation of swimmers to dream big and reach their goals. That’s what it’s all about!!
@tomeksiwiec9980
@tomeksiwiec9980 Жыл бұрын
Great video Kyle! Im getting more into backstroke so this is perfect timing. The best tip I got was arm positioning - I was told to reach straight back, which I think causes me to crossover, so I'm excited to hear to try to place them in the 9-3 and 10-2 zone. Can't wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing all this!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Try it out, it will feel unnatural but it will actually look wayyyy better
@andrewclark1243
@andrewclark1243 Жыл бұрын
My son really wants to attend Cal using the awesome tips that you just provided!!
@leodragon9137
@leodragon9137 Жыл бұрын
I’m a backstroker and this video really helped my teqnique
@katiewilliams5643
@katiewilliams5643 Жыл бұрын
Kyle I really enjoy your videos when ever you post them I love the information your such an inspiration to future college student athletes out there who wanna get better at there strokes before they enter the college sport of swimming you are amazing I love your information I love Ryan Murphy he’s one of my favorite backstroke swimmers I love the cal swimming program too your amazing I hope your next video will be on freestyle too thank you I wish you much continued success on KZbin. 😊
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, glad you enjoy them. Feel free to check out my informational videos with Bjorn for more Freestyle tips😁
@mamadukes021
@mamadukes021 Жыл бұрын
Lovin all these tips. I sure could have used them when I was a backstroker. Luckily I can teach them to all my kids. Thank you!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
So glad you'll pass it on to the next generation of swimmers! Keep up the hard work.
@colinzhao7027
@colinzhao7027 Жыл бұрын
As backstroke is my worst stroke, and I swim the IMs. I may start to use these tips in practice & races
@orkar9994
@orkar9994 Жыл бұрын
love the 4 kick tip. not a backstroker (in fact, it is my worst stroke), but really trying to get better at underwaters. implementing that later today
@itzks2580
@itzks2580 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Im also a backstroker.... and this helped so much thank you!!
@alisonireland5151
@alisonireland5151 Жыл бұрын
Great tips to freshen up my bk coaching with my age group swimmers. My fav => hand entry position as it’s the most common mistake I see especially in young swimmers.
@Tr-ey8no
@Tr-ey8no Жыл бұрын
Forget the swim cap, I was going to comment regardless! Great video! I do largely backstroke and am at the Y 3 days a week swimming after work. I love backstroke and this really helps!!
@oogabooga9417
@oogabooga9417 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, backstroke is my best stroke already, but adding some of these is definitely gonna help me in the long run.
@elvyrana1664
@elvyrana1664 Жыл бұрын
I like this video. In fact I 'm 76 n have just learnt the back stroke. I love it n want to master it. Thank you
@gillianmelton6377
@gillianmelton6377 Жыл бұрын
I agreed with all your information. Did not realise the kick changed in the 200m but makes perfect sense. Thanks.
@qwelp6065
@qwelp6065 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info!i will definitely but this to use in my practices!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@anthonyburke7669
@anthonyburke7669 Жыл бұрын
Kyle: I liked all the tips, but especially the end touch. Thanks!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Let’s gooo!! Glad you enjoyed these 👏🏻
@ruth0929
@ruth0929 Жыл бұрын
I loved your video. You covered a wealth of helpful info! Now we can submerge after the flags up to the wall! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
@wooyij
@wooyij Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a lot of backstroke videos including the ones from the Race club. This one is up there in terms of unique insights of elite techniques
@algotler
@algotler Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information! Note that the submerging rule has changed at the last FINA update and you are allowed to be fully submerged at the finnish as long as part of your head is above water at some point in the last 5m (after the flags)
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Ya that rule changed since I put out the video 🤷🏼‍♂️
@janellehamland7952
@janellehamland7952 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video. This is the first one I stumbled across in my feed but I’m definitely going to subscribe and check out the others!
@ashleighjayde9
@ashleighjayde9 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips in this video, Im from Australia and used to swim competitively so love learning new things!
@SD-vj5ct
@SD-vj5ct Жыл бұрын
this was so helpful! double arm back is one of the best backstroke drills fs
@nategdoes9963
@nategdoes9963 Жыл бұрын
Going for Louisiana state records in back this season. This vid helps a lot. Thank you!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@nyeinlatt6499
@nyeinlatt6499 Жыл бұрын
thank u. backstroke is challenging really
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
It is! Glad you got some good tips out of it
@gamingburrito7529
@gamingburrito7529 Жыл бұрын
I’m not the best in the whole backstroke region in swimming. This was very helpful thanks.
@oseunghyun
@oseunghyun Жыл бұрын
Elite backstroke 101 - 엘리트 배영 기초편 01 Thanks Kyle! This helps me a lot!
@dm1triy_bl
@dm1triy_bl Жыл бұрын
Let's go Kyle🔥🔥 Unbelievable information for backstrokers and for people who want to level up your skills on backstroke🥇🥇🥇
@tristandawson6417
@tristandawson6417 Жыл бұрын
8:58 A tip I learned from the University of Minnesota's head coach (Kelly Kremer) is to utilize the buoyancy of the air in your lungs as propulsion. The air in your lungs naturally wants to rise toward the surface of the water. When using what you call the "checkmark" technique, this buoyant force can be utilized as additional propulsion, making it faster and easier to stay underwater for longer.
@royrichardson2025
@royrichardson2025 6 ай бұрын
Hand placement was a very helpful tip. Thanks
@jakemelley222
@jakemelley222 Жыл бұрын
Great video, congrats on the new job! Your videos get me up for morning paractice!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Oh man they don’t even do that for me some days 😅
@jakefinch3231
@jakefinch3231 Жыл бұрын
I have only swim backstroke 3 times in a meet, my first meet ever, freshman year I went 1:24. This year, my junior year and third season I have swam it twice going 1:01 and :57. Thanks for the tip sand I would love the cap.
@mr.unboxing4566
@mr.unboxing4566 Жыл бұрын
Realy nice video tank you for shearing some information whith us
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@_iankimm
@_iankimm Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these backstroke tips! I will try using them at practice!
@ongguanlin5292
@ongguanlin5292 Жыл бұрын
would be lovely to have the Cal cap in the collection! Cal is my dream school too
@drewa1999
@drewa1999 Жыл бұрын
Another informative and easy-to-understand tutorial. Thank you! I'd nix the background music though!
@JustinWang
@JustinWang Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle thanks for sharing backstroke drills! I'll use them on my kids lol
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Who you coaching these days?
@JustinWang
@JustinWang Жыл бұрын
@@KyleMillis I am coaching some age group kids in my swim club!
@ChickenCraver34
@ChickenCraver34 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m a double Cal legacy so I’d really enjoy swimming in one of your caps!!
@SUSHlPOWERS
@SUSHlPOWERS Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing some tips on your backstroke, I can't wait to implement them into my practices!
@youssefwael4828
@youssefwael4828 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kyle for all the tips, my favorite one was the Backstroke start. I'm working as hard as possible to swim at a D1 college, especially Cal.
@lucythegod_1
@lucythegod_1 Жыл бұрын
Really needed this. Used to love backstroke and it was so easy for me because I have long arms but once I got older and I actually had to get good at it, I kind of lost the love I had for it . Thanks bro 🙏
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
You got this! Get back at it and have fun swimming 🤝
@jungleparkway
@jungleparkway Жыл бұрын
backstroke has always been my "weak spot" in my IM so i will definitely be using some of these drills going forward. very well made video :)
@kruz2450
@kruz2450 Жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna be using these tips
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Let’s go!! Best of luck!
@WildlikeDestination
@WildlikeDestination Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing this! I’ve been looking for drills to work on my backstroke technique. 👍🏻
@cesarcastillo7214
@cesarcastillo7214 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle, thanks for this video, right now I am in my freshman year in a DIII university and I am a backstroker too so thank you for this tips.
@colin2345
@colin2345 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting out this content! As an age group swimmer, it’s really helpful to see what people on the top level think/do.
@eshomaker3543
@eshomaker3543 Жыл бұрын
Good tips! I’ll definitely try out the 2,2,2 drill today!
@chi-townsports3380
@chi-townsports3380 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I definitely need to keep improving on my tuck on the turn.
@Eliiiiiii-lp4jq
@Eliiiiiii-lp4jq Жыл бұрын
This tips really helped me a lot. Thanks sharing information and tips of being D1 swimmer~
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@splatman3589
@splatman3589 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting to hear about the 2 free strokes on the turn, never knew that was a thing
@PennapaKriengsakpichit
@PennapaKriengsakpichit Жыл бұрын
Thanks for good tip for improving my son's backstroke. Are there more drill to swimming backstroke faster?
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Yes lots of new tutorial videos coming soon!
@mr.brightside304
@mr.brightside304 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle, I have stalled at around a minute on my hundred back so anything that can help me break surpass that time is huge. Go bears!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Best of luck on that, cheering for you!!
@alwright4937
@alwright4937 7 ай бұрын
Great tips! 4 kicks on every wall!!
@royota6797
@royota6797 Жыл бұрын
Kyle, backstroke is my least favorite and weakest stroke because water comes into my nose even I hold my breath during underwater. Some people told me to keep exhaling from my nose to prevent water from coming into. But if I do so, I run out of oxygen very quickly. I look forward to your advice. Thanks
@ethanstocker428
@ethanstocker428 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Backstroke has always been my worst stroke hopefully this vid can help me get better 🙏
@sahildalal9798
@sahildalal9798 Жыл бұрын
My favorite tip was the hand entry location tip (10 and 2, 9 and 3). I also didn't know you could enter that wide. I am going to implement it using the double arm backstroke drill
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
See how it feels, a lot of swimmers don’t notice that they cross over and this is a great drill to help correct that.
@sahildalal9798
@sahildalal9798 Жыл бұрын
@@KyleMillis i tried the drill and it has made backstroke so much easier and smoother! It never felt like i was crossing over but this helped so much
@dg5301
@dg5301 Жыл бұрын
This is such a huge thing, because it helps you get immediately into the catch and and to have much quicker turnover without getting stuck at the top of the stroke. Very few youtube tutorials emphasize it like Kyle does, and most don't even mention it. Cal is backstroke U for sure!
@TRULY_YSK
@TRULY_YSK Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story on your swim career and giving us tips and high quality videos.
@RIFT-w3u
@RIFT-w3u Жыл бұрын
do you have any tips for the extension at the end of each stroke thats always been my worst part of backstroke great video btw that tip on the turn helped a lot im terrible at turns thankyou
@RIFT-w3u
@RIFT-w3u Жыл бұрын
backstroke is the most under-loved all the other strokes have 100s of tech videos but backstroke gets almost nothing as a backstroker thank you
@rlc856
@rlc856 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle: I’ve enjoyed your videos. You inspire me and I try to incorporate your tips into my daily swimming. Even at 66 - always improving.
@Emil-wf7ew
@Emil-wf7ew Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle, thanks for your Videos and Tips, I could learn so much from these! I Love your videos about being a student athlete and I watched all of them. My goal is also to be a student athlete and to join college in Fall 23. It would be so great winning your Cal Cap.
@andrewsperry98
@andrewsperry98 Жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful! I am trying to make states in the 100 back right now, so I will definitely use some of the tips from this video in my training.
@dkblatt3745
@dkblatt3745 Жыл бұрын
Cap collection gonna go hard
@colinmcgee2024
@colinmcgee2024 Жыл бұрын
Backstroke is definitely the weakest part of my IM so thank you for this
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
2023 will be the year of strong backstroke for you!! 🤝
@superbeetlegamer1372
@superbeetlegamer1372 Жыл бұрын
Great backstroke tips!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@adoseofrandom1487
@adoseofrandom1487 Жыл бұрын
love your vids kyle. as an australian it's really interesting seeing how D1 swimming works cause we don't have a system like that at all over here!
@jonathandose3842
@jonathandose3842 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos man! I’ve learned so much from you brother! Keep it up
@grovulin1504
@grovulin1504 Жыл бұрын
My back is slower than my breast so I really needed this, thanks Kyle!
@WesWes369
@WesWes369 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. My underwater shave gotten a lot better, but I think four kicks will help a lot.
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Most definitely!
@nicholassivak1475
@nicholassivak1475 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate what your doing, these videos have helped me a lot in the pool.
@-Ubuntu
@-Ubuntu Жыл бұрын
Nice tips. I'm a backstroke beginner, for me changing the speed in the middle of the lane in backstroke is much harder than freestyle, a few underwater dolphin kicks after pushing off the wall really add momentum and can last for the entire 25m. For arm position, I used to enter at 11 and 1, which I think will help the body rotation, will try 10 and 2 and give feedback.
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Give it a try, see how it feels! Glad you got some good tips out of this. Lots more coming soon!
@nadamaimadhu3630
@nadamaimadhu3630 Жыл бұрын
Definitely going to implement that flick while finishing…haven’t gotten dq’ed yet 😅
@adenli3566
@adenli3566 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips! Could you also share some of the hardest back sets you have done and what you held?
@antonnyoliveira6269
@antonnyoliveira6269 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Honestly backstroke is way harder than it looks... I always have issues with sinking legs. Thanks for sharing and Go Bears!
@kalebmontgomery3866
@kalebmontgomery3866 Жыл бұрын
Great video Kyle! Really helpful tips!
@malliasdimitris94
@malliasdimitris94 Жыл бұрын
Kyle would you share your tips on other strokes as well?
@sw4mpd0nk3y2
@sw4mpd0nk3y2 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Kyle, I’ve really trying to improve my backstroke as it’s really letting down my IM. Some good tips in there😁
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Hope this helps the IM - 200 or 400 IM?
@sw4mpd0nk3y2
@sw4mpd0nk3y2 Жыл бұрын
More the 200 but I’m trying to build endurance to also try the 400IM!!
@patstefanou8919
@patstefanou8919 Жыл бұрын
Video editing is a lot better! Good shit kid!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I got a great team behind me 😉
@williammorin
@williammorin Жыл бұрын
Great video Kyle! Try to do another tips video for butterfly please!
@preston9868
@preston9868 Жыл бұрын
Love your vids and the golden bears!!!
@KyleMillis
@KyleMillis Жыл бұрын
Go bears 😁🐻🏊🏻‍♂️
@markm9688
@markm9688 Жыл бұрын
Could you pls make a video on endurance building tips within an actual swim practice? Overall great tips though
@gomercindablanco1294
@gomercindablanco1294 10 ай бұрын
Big thanks for the detailed information.
@juliancallender3766
@juliancallender3766 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info need to work on mine
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