I just started Masters swimming and competed at my first meet at Colonies Zone in April with VMST. It was my first swim meet EVER and I was glad I just made it through my races. My times were SLOW - but that for another thread!
I think I need to learn how to do a flip turn - especially for backstroke and freestyle because 1) I think I look too goofy being one of a FEW swimmers who is still swimming to the wall and touching and 2) I think it would help my times a bit.
Problem is, I am still twisted after my feet hit the wall. Should I just not try them or try them and potentially get DQed - or just looking bad?
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Doing a flip turn is lot easier with speed as you are converting your forward momentum into your rotation. Try to go fast into the wall. Practice wearing flippers to give you extra speed.
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Former Member
Doing a flip turn is lot easier with speed as you are converting your forward momentum into your rotation. Try to go fast into the wall. Practice wearing flippers to give you extra speed.
