Backstroke Techniques:

Top Tips for Improvement.

ALL Swimmers - the most important piece of equipment is a filled water bottle.

Not taking on fluids diminishes your performance and can lead to headaches - please ensure that you achieve your potential by keeping your engine topped up.

Maintain neutral body position. Proper body position is critical in minimizing drag and improving propulsion.
Kick from your hips. ...
Maximize your pull. ...
Ensure proper rotation. ...
Follow a breathing pattern.

Use a narrow and powerful kick. ...
Don't pull too wide. ...
Swim in a straight line. ...
Attack your turns. ...
Find the dead spots in your pull-outs. ...
Use windshield wiper drill to help power the catch.