Does Pool Depth have an effect on surface turbulence?
Former Member
I noticed that I really struggle breathing on backstroke in shallow pools (e.g. 5ft deep) because when there are a bunch of other swimmers, there's TONS of surface turbulance and I have trouble keeping my face above the water.
Should I just tuck my chin more (possibly risking my legs sinking?) or maybe try a deeper pool?
Does anyone else have this problem?
Parents
Former Member
Most certainly. Have you seen the underwater videos of swimmer who go low and deep off the turns to avoid the incoming wave? They don't want it to prohibit their off-the-wall streamlining, so they go deep to avoid it after they turn.
Donna
Most certainly. Have you seen the underwater videos of swimmer who go low and deep off the turns to avoid the incoming wave? They don't want it to prohibit their off-the-wall streamlining, so they go deep to avoid it after they turn.
Donna
