Another flip turn question

RE: Another flip turn question

FindingMyInnerFish — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:12:13 GMT

Thank you all for the suggestions! Food for thought! :)

RE: Another flip turn question

knelson — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:53:49 GMT

Just follow the protocol that smontanaro mentioned. Always move over to the center of the lane and turn on the cross. The only time there's really an issue is if someone is trying to pass you. In that case just make sure you don't box them out. If you're turning in the center there should be room for them to still turn to your left and then you can push off down the middle until they can move ahead of you. Occasionally you might get in someone else's way. We don't have eyes on the back of our heads and I think most other swimmers understand that! Just try to be cognizant of where the other swimmer are in your lane and you will rarely have problems.

RE: Another flip turn question

smontanaro — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 08:18:59 GMT

The typical protocol is to move toward the center of the lane going into the turn, then to the "return" side of the lane as you push off. There's rarely an issue. Perhaps during warm-ups you could ask some of your lane mates for help/advice. If you're doing something incorrect that might lead to a collision, it should be readily apparent to them.

RE: Another flip turn question

orca1946 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 04:27:45 GMT

As above stated. Also , ask your coach to give these instructions to the lane as well. Sometimes it takes a while for new swimmers to get the turn placement in turns to where crashes are few.

RE: Another flip turn question

__steve__ — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:31:59 GMT

Also, when you flip and your feet are on the wall (ready to push-off), look upwards first (towards the other wall) and you will have an upside-down view of all the traffic behind you.