Are flip turns all that fast when you consider how much oxygen they take up??.I have found that I am more able to swim at a regular tempo by doing "open" turns, than trying to do flip turns, which always put me out of my regular breathing pattern.:(
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Flip turns are definitely worth the effort. Once mastered, you will probably not want to go back to open turns - I didn't!
There are several good articles in about.swimming.com on flip turning. One concept starts with standing in the pool and learning how to tumble over, then stand back up. Once you get your orientation, work on quicker movements, then start moving toward the wall.
Another piece of advice given to me, don't try to do it all at once. Separate the parts of the turn, adding as you go, such as flipping, planting your feet, releasing and streamlining. Good Luck!
Flip turns are definitely worth the effort. Once mastered, you will probably not want to go back to open turns - I didn't!
There are several good articles in about.swimming.com on flip turning. One concept starts with standing in the pool and learning how to tumble over, then stand back up. Once you get your orientation, work on quicker movements, then start moving toward the wall.
Another piece of advice given to me, don't try to do it all at once. Separate the parts of the turn, adding as you go, such as flipping, planting your feet, releasing and streamlining. Good Luck!
