Backstroke floating with kickboard under the feet

 

A backstroke floating drill using a kickboard placed under your feet. This drill is commonly used in swimming training to help swimmers improve their body position.

Here’s how you can perform it:

Positioning: Lie on your back in the water with your body horizontal and your face upward.

Kickboard Placement:

Place the kickboard under your feet. This helps to elevate your legs and keeps them afloat, providing support and stability.

Body Positioning:

Pay attention to your body positioning throughout the drill. Your head should be in a neutral position, with your ears submerged but your face out of the water. Your hips should be near the surface, and your body should remain as flat and streamlined as possible.

Practice Breathing:

While performing the drill, practice your backstroke breathing technique by inhaling through your mouth when your arm exits the water and exhaling through your nose when your arm enters the water.

This drill can help improve your backstroke technique by emphasizing proper body position and breathing coordination. It’s a useful exercise for swimmers of all levels to refine their backstroke skills.