[header] How to avoid disqualification during an individual medley [title] Be careful at the beginning of the race. [step] The first chance to dq is before you even start your swim, when you step up on the block. When the official says, " take your mark, " you must take your mark and not move until the signal to start is given. 
You cannot move your feet, hands, head or chest after you take a position. [title] Watch for an error when pulling out.