Help with *** Stroke turn

Let me clarify my post....i didn't write it clearly! Bring the arm over the water but slice it into the water so when you push off the wall you are under the water in the streamline position.

Originally posted by ArielMarie My favorite stroke is *** stroke, and I'm good at it, and I get okay times, but I always have trouble with the turning........ I know I could cut some serious time off if I could only turn the right way............ could you describe exactly how to do it? Because just watching people doesn't seem to help. Here's a description: 1) Swim into the wall at full speed. Don't raise your head to figure out how close you are - learn to do this by watching the markings on the bottom of the pool. 2) As soon as your hands touch, pull your knees up to your chest as quickly as you can. Keep your chin against your chest, point your toes back (i.e., in the opposite direction from the way your knees are traveling), and put one foot over the other to minimize drag. 3) Just before your feet arrive at the wall, let go of it with your hands and jab one of your elbows back (as though you were elbowing someone in the stomach). (This should cause you to roll onto your side as you plant your feet on the wall.) Keep your body tucked as you do this with your chin against your chest, but make sure your face stays pointed at the ceiling as your body rolls onto its side so that you can catch a quick breath. 4) Bring your other arm up to meet the one you elbowed with (both hands should be in front of your face) and then shoot them forward into a streamline and at the same time kick off forcefully from the wall. Make sure you are rolled somewhat toward your *** by the time your feet leave the wall, or the ref will DQ you if he/she sees it. 5) Maintain a tight streamline and enjoy the ride until you start to slow down, while rolling completely onto your ***. You need to be completely on your *** before you start your pullout to avoid a DQ. 6) Do your pullout: Spread your arms a little, and then quickly anchor your hands and pull all the way down to your hips. Your hands should pass directly under your body, and you should keep your elbows high. As you finish your pullout, bring your heels up to your butt in preparation for a *** kick. 7) Sneak your hands forward, keeping your hands and elbows as close to your body as possible (you can even cross your arms as you do this to keep your elbows tight), and at the same time do a forceful *** kick, which should bring you to the surface. 8) Resume normal stroking. Hope that was all clear!

Hey Bob: I am impressed with your description of the *** stroke turn...Nice Job!

WOW! Bob, that was the best description of a breaststroke turn I think I have ever seen! Do you mind if I copy this to use for my swim team? You should be a writer for a swimming "how to" book.;) The only thing I would add is that when you bring the second arn to meet your arm you "elbowed" with, it should be brought over the water. Thanks for the great description.!

Thanks so much! That was such a detailed description, I can picture myself doing it right now, so I should have no trouble once I get into the pool! Thanks Again! ~Ariel:)

You're welcome and thank-you!

Originally posted by swimr4life WOW! Bob, that was the best description of a breaststroke turn I think I have ever seen! Do you mind if I copy this to use for my swim team? Go ahead! You should be a writer for a swimming "how to" book.;) The only thing I would add is that when you bring the second arn to meet your arm you "elbowed" with, it should be brought over the water. Thanks for the great description.! I agree. I didn't make that clear. Thanks for your comments! Bob

i still think that a "front crawl type turn"should be legalised...so until then lets keep losing turn time....on our *** lengths....