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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You won't find any still water but it will tell you without a doubt where you have a problem with drag. If it is alot of turns you want to practice then go with a lawn pool, if you want to swim, swim for fitness, or long distance swimming I would check one out. All you need do is call them and tell them you are interested. They will send you a video, they can also hook you up with someone in your area for you to try out their pool. Doesn't cost anything. If you don't exclusively swim in one kind of pool I don't think it would be detrimental to your stroke.
You won't find any still water but it will tell you without a doubt where you have a problem with drag. If it is alot of turns you want to practice then go with a lawn pool, if you want to swim, swim for fitness, or long distance swimming I would check one out. All you need do is call them and tell them you are interested. They will send you a video, they can also hook you up with someone in your area for you to try out their pool. Doesn't cost anything. If you don't exclusively swim in one kind of pool I don't think it would be detrimental to your stroke.
