One of the most common backstroke mistakes is crossing over the midline on entry. This slows you down because your hands must push water outward before catching the water and driving it toward your feet. This can affect your shoulders, core, and kick.
How can I make my backstroke faster?
7 Tips for Swimming Faster Backstroke
- Work your underwaters. ...
- Fast backstrokers have strong legs. ...
- Keep your head straight. ...
- Avoid over-extending at the top of your stroke. ...
- Nail your start by screwing your feet into the wall. ...
- Use spin drill to help improve stroke rate. ...
- A strong pull comes from your hips.
Why is my breastroke so slow?
Unless you're Adam Peaty, breaststroke will always be slower than front crawl. This is due to the body position in the water – each time you lift your head your bottom half sinks, which causes drag and resistance.
