Freestyle Flip Turns

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

orca1946 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:08:30 GMT

I think the breath is a factor that will make up the swimmer's mind as to direction.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

Former Member — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:10:52 GMT

how about not twisting at all and flipping directly on your back and utilizing the twist after you push off, this way you can accommodate both sides if need to be. Many beginner swimmers get confused with the twists, so going straight is a much better option.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

Redbird Alum — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:11:21 GMT

....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 I guess that's all outdated these days.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.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

Former Member — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:13:57 GMT

When I first learned flip turns (late 50's) a hand touch was required, which resulted in right hand turns and left hand turns. High school and college swimming (60's) did not require a hand touch but 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 I guess that's all outdated these days.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

Former Member — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:56:54 GMT

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". I grew up circling clockwise, so flip facing right, my daughter circles counter clockwise and flips facing left. Its what works best for you and what you're used to. And yes, I still flip right even when I have to circle counter-clockwise, and I'm sure it does look weird, I also think I swim further due to the extra loops at each wall.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

Former Member — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:12:54 GMT

Whichever way is faster... do that.

RE: Freestyle Flip Turns

moodyrichardson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:05:22 GMT

I really think it's up to the individual's personal preferences.