A question: we're moving to Phoenix and will build a pool in the backyard. What is the required pool depth needed to execute a flip turn? The builder says 3' 6" is fine; one web site I found refers to this depth, anothers implies 4 feet are needed. What do you think?
Also -- the pool length is 40 feet -- not much by Olympic standards -- but do you think this is fine if you just plan to do a bunch of flip turns? (and have the depth to do them in!).
Thanks :)
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Interesting post. A few years ago, the pool we trained in was at a very low water level (somewhere around 2.5 feet) and a few brave (or foolhardy) swimmers attempted tumble turns and had no problem. It amazed me at the time as I thought you'd normally go much deeper ... apparently not.
Regarding these 'endless pools' I've often wondered whether they'd drastically alter your stroke dynamics, as wouldn't your hand be unable to find any 'still' water at all?
Alex
Interesting post. A few years ago, the pool we trained in was at a very low water level (somewhere around 2.5 feet) and a few brave (or foolhardy) swimmers attempted tumble turns and had no problem. It amazed me at the time as I thought you'd normally go much deeper ... apparently not.
Regarding these 'endless pools' I've often wondered whether they'd drastically alter your stroke dynamics, as wouldn't your hand be unable to find any 'still' water at all?
Alex
