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2.1.6
Backstroke Start Position
When in the backstroke starting position, the back should be kept as flat as
possible. This prepares the swimmer to drive backwards from the wall.
The Corsuit enables the swimmer to
practice a tall, Flat Spine starting
position by providing feedback on how
flat their back is.
In the “take your marks” position, the
Corsuit should be fully, or close to fully
engaged with the swimmer’s back in
order to achieve this position.
As with a dive start, level of hip flexibility may prevent some swimmers from
flattening their back completely in this position. Nonetheless, they should
respond to the Corsuit’s feedback to get as flat as possible.
When performing the backstroke start movement, the swimmer will typically
arch the back significantly (even more so than in a Neutral Spine position). For
this reason, the Corsuit should only be worn for practicing the backstroke
starting position, and not the start itself.
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