Swim test worries

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I know people have already asked about the swim test before, but I wanted to clarify something: I've heard people say that as long as you don't stop and don't touch the sides, you'll be fine. But does the "don't touch the sides" rule apply to the backstroke? I feel like I might not swim totally straight...as long as I correct myself quickly, is that fine?</p>

<p>Also, I definitely know how to swim, it's just that my endurance is pretty bad, and I didn't get the chance to practice over the summer...is endurance often a problem for people? Thanks.</p>

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<p>as long as you don’t hold onto the sides, you’re good. i bumped around a little on the backstroke and no one minded.</p>

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<p>as long as you dont push off the sides with your feet/hands you should be fine…</p>

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<p>Do you have to do a legit backstroke or is it just about swimming on your back? I can’t really do an official backstroke without going way off course.</p>

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<p>Er, you can’t even push off the ends when you start?</p>

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<p>i believe dewdrop (or someone else) said that you can push off the ends ONLY AFTER you jump in to the pool: </p>

<p>jump in
swim back toward the end
push off the end</p>

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<p>the point of the swim test isnt only to see if you can swim but if you can jump in and float back up (what you would do at a gorge). </p>

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<p>no official strokes have to be used. you can do doggy paddle…half paddle…w/e lol. </p>

<p>just as long as you’re able to jump in the pool…and make it back and forth without touching sides or bottom.</p>