5 Backstroke Mistakes That Are Making You Slower

What should you look at while swimming backstroke to maintain a good head position?

• The pool floor

• The ceiling or sky

• Your toes

• Your hands

What is the correct way to exit the water with your hand during backstroke?

• With your fist

• With your thumb first

• With your palm first

• With your pinky first

When swimming backstroke, how should your arm be positioned above the water?

• Twisted

• Curved

• Straight

• Bent

What is the purpose of the double arm backstroke drill?

• To increase arm strength

• To ensure a bent elbow underwater

• To practice breathing techniques

• To improve kicking speed

What is the main goal of the spin drill in backstroke swimming?

• To improve balance

• To increase arm speed

• To enhance breathing

• To strengthen legs