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First 50-yds: Single-arm drill with other arm at side. Face looking directly at ceiling. Full hip & shoulder rotation. Ears are under, top of head leads body forward, streamline off flipturns and no air in underwater stroke.

Second 50-yds: Double Arm drill. Notice depth of hands and elbows & palms facing toes at all times once pull starts. Steady kick with legs always locking out & toes pointed.

Third 50-yds: Catch-up drill. forearm and hand are one unit with strong wrist, Eyes/face look at ceiling, Ears under, Legs fairly straight - toes pointed - knees locked on upbeat. Full hip & shoulder rotation! Underwater stroke starts when recovering hand is pointing at ceiling-90degrees.

Fourth 50-yds: Regular Backstroke. Think TALL, head STILL, face UP, legs long! Head and spine are one long-straight unit.  ** Smooth, Easy, Light **  video by Dr. Paul Bartels

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First 50-yds: Single-arm drill with other arm at side. Breathe to down-arm side! Full hip & shoulder rotation.  Ears are under, top of head leads body forward.  Tight streamline off flipturns.

Second 50-yds: Catch-up drill. Deep stroke, forearm and hand are one unit with strong wrist, Eyes & face look at bottom, Ears under, Legs fairly straight - toes pointed - knees locked on downbeat.  Full hip & shoulder rotation!

Third 50-yds: Reg. Freestyle. Think TALL, head STILL, face DOWN, legs long!  Head and spine are one long-straight unit.    ** Smooth, Easy, Light **    video by Dr. Paul Bartels

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Andrew Pulsifer (Lane 6, black cap/suit) wins the 40-44 age group 200 Back in 1:59.49

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Andrew Pulsifer (white cap) swims the 200 meter IM (2:19.99)  at the 2006 FINA World Masters @ Stanford, California

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