Backstroke Stroke Rate 86 The swimming stroke rates for backstroke and freestyle are very similar. So are their fundamentals. For the 200 backstroke, the longest official distance of that stroke, we recommend using the 86 stroke rate.Club Members Only Upgrade to The Race Club Membership – 2, Monthly, The Race Club Membership – 2, Annual, The Race Club Membership – 4, Monthly, The Race Club Membership – 4, Annual, The Race Club Membership – 4/Gary Hall Sr., Monthly, The Race Club Membership – 4/Gary Hall Sr., Annual, The Race Club Membership – 4, 4-Month Bundle, The Race Club Membership – 4/Gary Hall Sr., 4-Month Bundle, The Race Club Membership – 3, Annual or The Race Club Membership – 3, MonthlyOr Login