How To Swim Backstroke: Body Postion. Swimming tips for correct Body Position..

How To Swim Backstroke: Body Position

Your body position is an essential starting point for correct swimming technique

The supine body position for backstroke is flat and horizontal, with ears slightly below the water surface.

Good floaters will find this position relaxing and relatively easy, whereas poor floaters will find it difficult to achieve a comfortable head position.

backstroke body position

The head remains still throughout the stroke with the eyes looking slightly down the body at a point the swimmer is swimming away from. The head position is important because a raised head makes it more difficult to keep the hips raised in the correct position which leads to a sitting type position in the water.

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The hips and shoulders remain at or near the water surface but roll with the stroke. The legs and feet should be extended and remain together to maximise efficiency, with knees remaining below the water surface.

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