Hi all,
I noticed something this past week on my flip turns. I consistently get a smoother, faster turn at the deep end of the pool, and my shallow end turns are less fluid and a bit more timid coming into the wall.
I assume this is because the shallow depth makes me feel a bit more crowded so that I hesitate more. Also I think I tuck my legs in more at the shallow end and my timing is slightly off.
Any suggestions?
It seems you have answered them for yourself...
...a bit more timid coming into the wall
How deep is your "shallow end"? Unless the pool you are in does not meet regulations, you should have ample room to execute your turn. Attack the turn the same way you do in the deep end.
...I hesitate more ...tuck my legs in more
You say you "feel" more crowded. You need to prove to yourself there is room to turn. The only way to do it is execute the same turn without hesitation at both ends, until you understand that there is ample depth to do so.
It seems you have answered them for yourself...
...a bit more timid coming into the wall
How deep is your "shallow end"? Unless the pool you are in does not meet regulations, you should have ample room to execute your turn. Attack the turn the same way you do in the deep end.
...I hesitate more ...tuck my legs in more
You say you "feel" more crowded. You need to prove to yourself there is room to turn. The only way to do it is execute the same turn without hesitation at both ends, until you understand that there is ample depth to do so.
