I've been swimming since I was 2 (I lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, everyone is a swimmer there), and even though I had a break for a few years due to lack of an affordable pool nearby (ah, the wonders of living in NYC), everything for me is still quite natural, including flip turns. However, I always notice people doing them differently.
I, for one, turn myself over while flipping, so when I come off the wall I'm already to my side almost on my stomach, that's the way I learned and how I remember everyone else did it as well, but I've seen quite a few people doing a complete flip, coming off the wall on their backs then turning to their stomachs.
So, I'm curious, what is your flip turn style?
I learned in the 70's too, in high school, so I rotate during the turn as well. Haven't spent the time to learn the newer style. Hard to un-learn old habits. Also, I always end up on my left side no matter which arm I start the turn with.
I learned in the 70's too, in high school, so I rotate during the turn as well. Haven't spent the time to learn the newer style. Hard to un-learn old habits. Also, I always end up on my left side no matter which arm I start the turn with.
