I've been on a swim team for a month and have been to three swim meets and have come in third place in all of my events. I need help with improving my time and speed. Also, I need help with the flipturn. I also have started training for nationals next year. I run 3 miles a day and train in the gym and I go to a physical therapists as I have had to have 2 neck surgers in the past 3 yrs. I'm loving swimming and, I get so excied when it comes time to compete. If any of yall have advice or training advice for me I would appreciate it. I do have a coach I work with 4 times a week.
Sincerely, Swimminggirl
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If you don't mind can you post your age??
Practice, practice, practice is the best advice.
When I teach flip turns, I start in the middle part of the pool where you can still touch bottom, but deep enough to do the practice flips.
You may need someone to help grab your legs and help flip them over. Once you can get the flips down in the middle of the pool. Start swimming to into the wall, you'll have to judge your distance. Once you get it, you get it - like riding a bike.
If you don't mind can you post your age??
Practice, practice, practice is the best advice.
When I teach flip turns, I start in the middle part of the pool where you can still touch bottom, but deep enough to do the practice flips.
You may need someone to help grab your legs and help flip them over. Once you can get the flips down in the middle of the pool. Start swimming to into the wall, you'll have to judge your distance. Once you get it, you get it - like riding a bike.
