Just wondering, when lane swimming and a faster swimmer can't for some reason go around a slower swimmer (narrow lane, busy lane, slower swimmer is in the middle of the lane, whatever), is it acceptable etiquette for the faster swimmer to pass underneath the slower swimmer? Will that freak out the slower swimmer?
Alan
Most of my training is in a 6 lane 25 yard pool with narrow lanes. Since you have a group and are not just doing lap swimming with random strangers, try talking to them about it.
We're pretty good about passing without anyone having to stop. I'll usually pass down the center, with a tap on the left foot. Most people cross over the lane a bit before doing a flip turn. If I'm starting a pass close to the flags, it will be on the right, with a tap on the right foot. The team mate I'm working with will know to come off the wall close to the lane line on the right. I'm free to flip in the center without worrying about a collision, then complete the pass during the next lap.
Hmm, I am not sure that my group is up for that. I like the idea in principle, though.
Most of my training is in a 6 lane 25 yard pool with narrow lanes. Since you have a group and are not just doing lap swimming with random strangers, try talking to them about it.
We're pretty good about passing without anyone having to stop. I'll usually pass down the center, with a tap on the left foot. Most people cross over the lane a bit before doing a flip turn. If I'm starting a pass close to the flags, it will be on the right, with a tap on the right foot. The team mate I'm working with will know to come off the wall close to the lane line on the right. I'm free to flip in the center without worrying about a collision, then complete the pass during the next lap.
Hmm, I am not sure that my group is up for that. I like the idea in principle, though.
