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?
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Former Member
Actually references to Popov are commonly made in the TI book. He keeps his head relaxed and in neutral...not looking forward....mostly facing down ...and each arm is getting a nice long extension.
Staying low in the water keeps the frontal resistance off of his head. And a low head position ensures that the hips are up.
(Dragging the pool along with you is not a good idea.)
Thanks for posting that link Mike. I haven't seen it in a few years.
I don't know about the arm pit business though.
Actually references to Popov are commonly made in the TI book. He keeps his head relaxed and in neutral...not looking forward....mostly facing down ...and each arm is getting a nice long extension.
Staying low in the water keeps the frontal resistance off of his head. And a low head position ensures that the hips are up.
(Dragging the pool along with you is not a good idea.)
Thanks for posting that link Mike. I haven't seen it in a few years.
I don't know about the arm pit business though.
