Backstroke and freestyle times?

Question

I'm joining the swim team this year(i'll be a junior in high school) and i've been practicing a little down at the local fitness center. Our team really needs a good backstroker and i like doing backstroke so it fits, but i want to know if my times are good

I can swim a 33 second 50 meter backstroke and a 29 second 50 meter freestyle.

I have yet to learn how to do flipturns or "dolphin kick" How much time will this take off once I learn how to do it?

Answer 1

those times are pretty good, if you know how to do flip turns right, it can take about 2-4 seconds off if you really can get a good push. but since your that old you probable won't swim a 50m unless its in a relay. swim a 100m back and a 100m free, your times for the back should be under 110, and your time for the free should be under 1:00. then that can really help your team out.

Answer 2

it isnt terribly fast for your age group in australia, but it is good. the average times people in your age group go around 34-35 for b/k and 31 for f/s. I go 31.32 for b/k and a 27.94 for f/s. the top 13-14yr old can do a 24 for fs and a 28 for bk. the turns are important, talk to your coach on mastering them. a good turn can make the difference from winning or losing. dolphin kicks improve the streamlining off the wall, so it is a good asset to have. it will take approx. 1.5-2 seconds off if you can turn and dolphin kick off.

Answer 3

Your times are very impressive considering that you are a first time swimmer. Keep up the good work and you should be a star on your team. The average times for your age and experience are 40 sec on backstroke and 35 free.

Answer 4

it might take time off in a 25 pool, but if you get good at it, it should improve your time.