I am wondering if there are ways you can get hurt doing flip turns. I have done them (slowly) and I am carefull not to hit my legs on the pool edge. I will say they are not (underlined) as easy to do as many swimmers make it look! Especially if you are coming into the wall at any speed!
I can understand world class swimmers getting every edge but other then show offing ..do lap swimmers really need to do this?
Tips on flips Please ?
Originally posted by lapswimmr
I am wondering if there are ways you can get hurt doing flip turns. I have done them (slowly) and I am carefull not to hit my legs on the pool edge.
People responded to your question on how to do a flipturn, but I don't think anyone has mentioned gratuitous flip turn violence. :D
Personally, I've never been hurt doing a flip turn. A couple of people have mentioned cracking their heels on the deck when they flip too close. One guy on our team, who is still learning flip turns, pushed off into a head-on-chest collision. (With circle swimming, it is key to hug to the outside of the lanes.) Another guy on my team (an experienced swimmer) I have given then nickname of the "Perfect Storm". (Think of the movie poster. :) ) His lane-mates have learned to adjust their breathing habits when he pushes off the wall. The example that still has me wincing was from age-group practice. There was a water outlet grill on the wall, and a girl managed to get her toe between the slots. Before she realized it, she had pulled off a toenail. :eek:
I am not trying to discourage you, just to emphasize the importance of practice. :cool: Especially in short course races, you can gain a lot of time on your turns.
Originally posted by lapswimmr
I am wondering if there are ways you can get hurt doing flip turns. I have done them (slowly) and I am carefull not to hit my legs on the pool edge.
People responded to your question on how to do a flipturn, but I don't think anyone has mentioned gratuitous flip turn violence. :D
Personally, I've never been hurt doing a flip turn. A couple of people have mentioned cracking their heels on the deck when they flip too close. One guy on our team, who is still learning flip turns, pushed off into a head-on-chest collision. (With circle swimming, it is key to hug to the outside of the lanes.) Another guy on my team (an experienced swimmer) I have given then nickname of the "Perfect Storm". (Think of the movie poster. :) ) His lane-mates have learned to adjust their breathing habits when he pushes off the wall. The example that still has me wincing was from age-group practice. There was a water outlet grill on the wall, and a girl managed to get her toe between the slots. Before she realized it, she had pulled off a toenail. :eek:
I am not trying to discourage you, just to emphasize the importance of practice. :cool: Especially in short course races, you can gain a lot of time on your turns.
