SportsMaze

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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.

B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4

The stroke

  1. What are the backstroke races, and what are the rules?Backstroke is swum on the back over 50 m, 100 m and 200 m.
  2. How far may a backstroker roll?A backstroker must push off and swim on the back throughout the race, except during a turn.
  3. How does a backstroke race start?Backstroke starts in the water.
  4. What happens when a swimmer goes before the signal?A swimmer who starts before the signal may be disqualified, and there is no second chance.
  5. How must a backstroker touch at the finish?At the finish the backstroker must touch the wall while on the back.

The race

  1. How does a swimmer get from the heats to the final?Swimmers qualify on time, not on where they finish in their own heat.
I · Intermediate · 7 rulesNext: intermediate rules