Breaking Down the Backstroke Technique

Get back to basics with these backstroke swimming tips from Division I swim coach Marc Christian. Swimming backstroke requires you to float on your back in a horizontal position with your head straight. Your body should roll from side to side in unison with your arm movements. With the backstroke, the goal should be to have your arms and legs always alternating. Your arms will move in a semicircular movement while your legs conduct a flutter kick. When it comes to your arms, try to remember to always enter the water pinky-first and exit the water with your thumb. For proper backstroke kicking, it should begin larger from your hips and get progressively smaller to your feet. LEARN MORE Get expert advice on swimming with DICK’S Pro Tips: https://protips.dickssportinggoods.co... PRODUCTS Shop DICK’S Sporting Goods for your swim gear. Swim Gear: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr... Swimming Accessories: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/... Nose Clips: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr... SUBSCRIBE Make sure to subscribe to get notified when new videos are uploaded:    / dickssportinggoods   WATER SPORTS PLAYLIST Liked this video? Check out our Pro Tips water sports playlist:    • Swimming   SOCIAL Become a part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods community: Facebook –   / dickssportinggoods   Instagram –   / dickssportinggoods   Twitter –   / dicks   Pinterest -   / dkssports