backstroke pull error
 

I find when swimming the backstroke when I pull , I pull myself under the water. How can I change my pull to pull me forward instead of under?

How about trying wider tracks and early vertical forearm. Often beginners use a straight arm catch in backstoke than drags them under when pulling.

Once you make your catch make sure you pull with the palm facing your feet. An incorrect pull with an upward motion can pull you under. A slow recovery can also make you tend to sink .

Dave

Thanks guys I will try it this evening at the pool.

My errors was pulling too close to my head, pulling with a straight hand and the last one which i am still working on is continuous pulling. When I pull with one hand I wait until the pull has completed then my other hand is now moving from my waist instead of being in the water pulling.

Why is it when I pull instead of moving in a straight line my body either tugs to the left or right depending on which hand I use to pull.

Maybe you are just fish-tailing--legs moving side to side due to torque from the pull. Do you maintain a light kick and rotate your body during the pull?

My legs do sway when I pull like a fish tail. As far as I can remember I still maintain my kick.

You could also be over rotating which could cause your legs to bend outward to compensate.Rotate just enough to clear shoulder.

Dave

I have recognized another problem. As soon as my hand enters the water I bend my elbow and pull immediately. I have read somewhere to be a bit more patient and as soon as my hand enters the water I should face my palm downwards , then move it outwards then forwards. Is this correct?