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Archives for March 2016

How to fit and remove a backstroke ledge

March 6, 2016 By Ben Ramsden

Swimming NSW authorised the use of backstroke ledges at their State Open meet this weekend. I am very grateful to Peter Shell for teaching me how to use one, and agreeing to share via this video. The protocol at the start of backstroke races has been adjusted to incorporate the ledges. Inspectors of Turns are […]

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