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!).
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I think 3' 6" would be fine. I would be more concerened about the length of the pool. I think you will be dissappointed in a 40' pool. It will not be enough length for you to do any quality lap swimming and you will soon get bored from doing lots of flip turns. I used to swim at a health club with a 54' pool. Not ideal but it was doable. However, converting the times from a 25 yard pool was not fun.
I think 3' 6" would be fine. I would be more concerened about the length of the pool. I think you will be dissappointed in a 40' pool. It will not be enough length for you to do any quality lap swimming and you will soon get bored from doing lots of flip turns. I used to swim at a health club with a 54' pool. Not ideal but it was doable. However, converting the times from a 25 yard pool was not fun.
