I recently bought a new set of hand paddles and I feel like an idiot because I can't quite figure out how to do a successful flip turn with them. I can do the flip, but I can't seem to get my arms into a streamlined position off the wall without coming to a grinding halt. My old set was much smaller so I didn't notice this problem so much. Tips?
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Originally posted by IndyGal
I was watching myself last night and I think Guv nailed it... I've definitely been using my hands to help propel the flip. Ah, well, something new to practice!
Check out this web site:
Flip Turn Video
It has a nice description plus a video.
If you do your turn with your hands down your sides, you still get to use them to propel your flip. You just use them differently. (And in my opinion, far more efficiently and far stronger.)
Getting a good flip turn technique will allow you to do flips whether you are using paddles, buoys, fins, etc.
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Former Member
Originally posted by IndyGal
I was watching myself last night and I think Guv nailed it... I've definitely been using my hands to help propel the flip. Ah, well, something new to practice!
Check out this web site:
Flip Turn Video
It has a nice description plus a video.
If you do your turn with your hands down your sides, you still get to use them to propel your flip. You just use them differently. (And in my opinion, far more efficiently and far stronger.)
Getting a good flip turn technique will allow you to do flips whether you are using paddles, buoys, fins, etc.
