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?
Craning your head on backstroke? Hmmm... You should keep your head as still as possible.
pirate girl is right... if your head position is correct, you shouldn't need to move your head to breathe.
but that being said, i know how hard it can be to breathe on backstroke when people around you are churning up the water. you've just got to get used to waves occasionally coming across your face... but at least you don't have to worry about swimming the 100 back next to a guy who was in the process of setting a new world record... it's not everyone who gets the "priviledge" of swimming in the wake of someone like that! :laugh2:
sheesh...
Craning your head on backstroke? Hmmm... You should keep your head as still as possible.
pirate girl is right... if your head position is correct, you shouldn't need to move your head to breathe.
but that being said, i know how hard it can be to breathe on backstroke when people around you are churning up the water. you've just got to get used to waves occasionally coming across your face... but at least you don't have to worry about swimming the 100 back next to a guy who was in the process of setting a new world record... it's not everyone who gets the "priviledge" of swimming in the wake of someone like that! :laugh2:
sheesh...
