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 ?
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I love flip turns. Each one is a lesson. When I joined masters about three years ago, I did not have a flip turn to speak of. I used the windmill technique with my arms! I found a suggestion (on this website somewhere, I think) that as you begin your roll, move your hands from your hips to your knees, as if you are pulling down your britches! I have found this very helpful. Our coach sometimes has us do underwater flip turns (surface dive about 3 - 4 feet underwater) which are also very helpful. You really have to have your form together to make it around.
I love flip turns. Each one is a lesson. When I joined masters about three years ago, I did not have a flip turn to speak of. I used the windmill technique with my arms! I found a suggestion (on this website somewhere, I think) that as you begin your roll, move your hands from your hips to your knees, as if you are pulling down your britches! I have found this very helpful. Our coach sometimes has us do underwater flip turns (surface dive about 3 - 4 feet underwater) which are also very helpful. You really have to have your form together to make it around.
