Kick-Turn

RE: Kick-Turn

Former Member — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:03:24 GMT

Great demonstrations. Any verbal instructions. I seem to use my arms more than I should. IT looks from the demonstrations, that you lead with your head? I also tilt to one side and end up coming facing the side of the pool vs. the direction I need. Facing the side of the pool isn't such a problem so long as you use it to your advantage. My tumble turn is very much a right-about turn so I come out of it on my right side facing the left side of the pool. To make use of this I streamline with right hand below left and kick on my side until my first stroke which is made with the right hand. Driving my body into a rotation with the hips helps to make the first stroke even stronger and gets the body-roll started. No doubt this will work for some better than others, but it seems to work for me! Al.

RE: Kick-Turn

Former Member — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:40:05 GMT

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RE: Kick-Turn

smontanaro — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:24:45 GMT

What is a kick (quick) turn? I'm familiar with flip turns and open turns. I sort of assume tumble turns are the same thing as flip turns, but I've never heard these other two terms. Thx, Skip Montanaro

RE: Kick-Turn

poolraat — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:12:33 GMT

I'm trying to learn the quick turn. Somedays I do it perfectly, and other days it's like I've totally forgotten how to do it. I love the feel of it. Any suggestions? :cry: I assume you're refering to the flip turn. Keep practicing it. I went through the same thing when I learned it about 5 years ago. It took about a year before I started hitting the turn consistantly.

RE: Kick-Turn

Sylvia — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:04:54 GMT

RE: Kick-Turn

Sylvia — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:02:22 GMT

I believe the kick turn and quick turn are the same. It's when you get to the end of the pool and you do a somersault and flip to go in the other direction and you kick off the end of the pool. It's nice and smooth if done right.