The arms and the legs both recover in a similar way, where the hands and heels are simultaneously recovering, being brought upwards towards the chest and butt, and then simultaneously propelling, pushing downward once in position. Ensure that there is a glide phase before beginning your recovery.
Check out the previous tip in this series Elementary Backstroke Arms
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By Colyn Ma
Colyn is a casual Lifeguard/Swim Instructor here at MacEwan University Sport and Wellness. He is one of the coaches for the Junior Lifeguard Club and has more than 11 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching.
