Technique can absolutely be about developing a better and stronger arm pull that catches, holds, and pushes more water…but before we even get there, we need to optimize body position. But to have a shot at good body position, you need to be looking at the black line below you. With better flotation and body position, there’s often less of that hurried need to get to the next stroke. You don’t want to swim flat on your stomach, which some swim instructors have likened to being “like a barge.” You can probably see now why correct body position is key to an effective backward-pushing stroke.