Backstroke Race Pace and Drill

Ryan Woodruff, North Carolina Aquatic Club
coachryan@ncacswim.org

Here is a set designed for 200 backstrokers. Distances listed for even 25s, 50s, and 75s are for underwater kicking

12 x 25 backstroke @ :40
odd at P200
even kick, 5m+ on #2, 10m+ on #4, 15m- on #6
3 x 100 backstroke drill @ :10 rest

6 x 50 backstroke @ 1:00
odd at P200
even kick, 5m+ on #2, 10m+ on #4, 15m- on #6
3 x 100 backstroke drill @ :10 rest

4 x 75 backstroke @ 1:20
odd at P200
even kick, 10m+ on #2, 15m- on #4
3 x 100 backstroke drill @ :10 rest

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