Hi all...
I'm just getting started with this whole serious swimming thing, and at 20 I'm trying to make up for lost time.
A friend of mine who was an excellent swimmer in high school is sort of coaching me now, although I'm a little skeptical about some of his advice. He suggests that I shave down like a competition swimmer in order to achieve a "better feel" for the water while I'm improving my technique. Is there any truth to this, and is there any other reason I should consider doing it? I'm obviously not anywhere near ready for competition, but I want to do whatever I can to learn quickly.
Any advice on this, and any other advice for a late starter would be really appreciated!
There is no problem with not doing a flip turn in competition. When I first started back to swimming 2 1/2 years ago I was rehabing my lower back and could not do flip turns for about 4 months.
It is also legal to start from in the water instead of the blocks if you need to.
You will learn them over time but until then just do what you can.
Donna:cool:
There is no problem with not doing a flip turn in competition. When I first started back to swimming 2 1/2 years ago I was rehabing my lower back and could not do flip turns for about 4 months.
It is also legal to start from in the water instead of the blocks if you need to.
You will learn them over time but until then just do what you can.
Donna:cool:
