Does Pool Depth have an effect on surface turbulence?

I watch plenty of good swimmers swim -- and they know nothing about TI to my knowledge -- and they simply do a quick turn of their head to breathe as they swim higher in the water. It doesn't look awkward and it doesn't affect their stroke. On backstroke, I notice people actually do crane their necks a bit to breathe. I've also developed an irrational fear of kickboards which has made me ignore a lot of the non-TI drills that other swimmers have been suggesting -- including my girlfriend who is a former competitive swimmer and coach. I think I'll start listening to her more =) That's how I breath in freestyle. Just a quick turn of the head to the side. Otherwise, I try to look straight down at the bottom of the pool. Keep it simple. Craning your head on backstroke? Hmmm... You should keep your head as still as possible. I have an irrational fear of kickboards too, but that's because they hurt already impaired shoulders. But what drills are you doing with kickboards? The only one I do with a kickboard is the one where I put it between my legs and reinforce body roll by whacking it against the water from side to side. I agree with Muppet, try a pullbuoy for awhile or some fins. Just don't get addicted. If George comes back, he could give you some good tips. I think Terry's coming back soon too, so maybe he could explain his drills better.

I watch plenty of good swimmers swim -- and they know nothing about TI to my knowledge -- and they simply do a quick turn of their head to breathe as they swim higher in the water. It doesn't look awkward and it doesn't affect their stroke. On backstroke, I notice people actually do crane their necks a bit to breathe. I've also developed an irrational fear of kickboards which has made me ignore a lot of the non-TI drills that other swimmers have been suggesting -- including my girlfriend who is a former competitive swimmer and coach. I think I'll start listening to her more =) That's how I breath in freestyle. Just a quick turn of the head to the side. Otherwise, I try to look straight down at the bottom of the pool. Keep it simple. Craning your head on backstroke? Hmmm... You should keep your head as still as possible. I have an irrational fear of kickboards too, but that's because they hurt already impaired shoulders. But what drills are you doing with kickboards? The only one I do with a kickboard is the one where I put it between my legs and reinforce body roll by whacking it against the water from side to side. I agree with Muppet, try a pullbuoy for awhile or some fins. Just don't get addicted. If George comes back, he could give you some good tips. I think Terry's coming back soon too, so maybe he could explain his drills better.