Ryan Lochte's backstroke
Ryan Lochte is swimming a full program of races at the 2012 Games, but backstroke is his specialty. How he does it:
The takeoff
The takeoff
Strong dolphin kick underwater
Strong dolphin kick underwater
Strong dolphin kick underwater
Backstroke
Backstroke
Backstroke
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Deep arch in the back, throwing himself off the block. Head also arches way back.
Initiates first pull while still underwater. Many swimmers lose speed by breaking the surface before the first pull.
Head stays straight while the body rotation is smooth.
Long reach with each arm followed by a strong pull.
