We have threads about each stroke and about kicking, so i thought it would be good to have one about starts and turns to deal with questions and tips.
When I transitioned from the grab start to the track start i had a great deal of trouble with repeatability. I was either too deep or too shallow. Through trial and error i discovered that if I focused on getting a good push from my rear leg my entry was much more consistent, YMMV.
For back - *** transition, anyone use the “suicide” turn: Basically a flip turn from back to belly, no rotation?
I've tried this in the past, and every once in a while I give it a shot. You really need a good push off the touching arm and be able to keep a tight upper body tuck until your head gets around. When it works, it's great!
One thing to ensure you practice is being able to work off either touching arm.
As I have gotten older, I appreciate the extra air on the open turn going into the breastroke pullout.
For back - *** transition, anyone use the “suicide” turn: Basically a flip turn from back to belly, no rotation?
I've tried this in the past, and every once in a while I give it a shot. You really need a good push off the touching arm and be able to keep a tight upper body tuck until your head gets around. When it works, it's great!
One thing to ensure you practice is being able to work off either touching arm.
As I have gotten older, I appreciate the extra air on the open turn going into the breastroke pullout.
