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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The pool I grew up swimming had a shallow end of 2ft 9in and we would do flip turns (including those of us at 6ft + in height) you did have to be careful but it could be done, good for teaching a tight tuck into your turn, 3ft 6in should be enough - but if you are looking for some consistency most pools it appears to have a shallow end closer to 4ft.
The pool I grew up swimming had a shallow end of 2ft 9in and we would do flip turns (including those of us at 6ft + in height) you did have to be careful but it could be done, good for teaching a tight tuck into your turn, 3ft 6in should be enough - but if you are looking for some consistency most pools it appears to have a shallow end closer to 4ft.
