Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That applies even to swimming- and especially Backstroke!
Most swimmers attack every other stroke- but think they must be smooth (think the Ledecky water bottle on head drill) and Straight armed- during Back! they completely forget that catch and speed are just as important in Backstroke as it is in freestyle- (see Thomas Ceccon in action).
Things to remember
On rotation your pinkie finger should enter the water first with your palm facing out.
Roll the opposite hip of the stroke arm upward. This will force your shoulders to follow and create better catch.
Proper catch position is with the swimmer's shoulders lined up with their upper back.
Once in the water bend your elbow!
Elbow should be 100-120 degrees with your hand about 5 inches below the surface & with your palm facing towards your feet.
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