Freestyle Flip Turns

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Is there a "correct" way to face when doing a flip turn? Most folks seem to turn, or face to their left, while some go right. I can't see where it makes any difference, except when circle swimming counter clockwise, those turning right appear a little "crossed up". Thanks, Georgio
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  • ....it still seemed easier to follow the hand that made the last stroke and use that hand and arm to facilitate the body and leg movement. I guess that's all outdated these days. Not at all. Circle swimming creates bad habits. It's much better to be able to turn off either hand going first into the turn, as one will undoubtedly have that opportunity many times over their swimming career.
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  • ....it still seemed easier to follow the hand that made the last stroke and use that hand and arm to facilitate the body and leg movement. I guess that's all outdated these days. Not at all. Circle swimming creates bad habits. It's much better to be able to turn off either hand going first into the turn, as one will undoubtedly have that opportunity many times over their swimming career.
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