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?
Originally posted by CCSR79
I've been swimming since I was 2 (I lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, everyone is a swimmer there),
Carla, when did you live in Rio? My dad grew up there in the 40's and a bit in the 50's. He went to an American school there (can't remember the name now). My parents are planning on taking us there for a 2-week trip so we can see where my dad grew up.
I don't think he swam competively in Rio but he played soccer and competes in USMS now (he's 64).
Alison
Originally posted by CCSR79
I've been swimming since I was 2 (I lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, everyone is a swimmer there),
Carla, when did you live in Rio? My dad grew up there in the 40's and a bit in the 50's. He went to an American school there (can't remember the name now). My parents are planning on taking us there for a 2-week trip so we can see where my dad grew up.
I don't think he swam competively in Rio but he played soccer and competes in USMS now (he's 64).
Alison
