I have been working on developing a flip turn intermittently for the past 18 months. So far, I have strengthened my abdominal muscles to the point that I can flip without using my hands, just abds. Now, I am trying to figure out when to flip relative to the wall and how to get off the wall in streamline.
This video has 4 turns looking from the side, followed by 5 turns looking from the bottom of the wall aimed up toward the surface.
I am still using fins as it gives me more kick control as I approach the wall, and fins protect my feet if I overshoot.
Looks to me that I flip too far from the wall and then have to find the wall with my feet, so I end up pushing off too deep. The last 2 or 3 turns are a bit better.
Any expert advice would be greatly appreciated!
9/2/2009: For privacy, I have removed this video from public view on floswimming.org. PM me if you wish to view it.
Video with GoPro Hero Wide camera and edited with Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.
Thanks,
RadSwim
Be sure to tuck your chin as you approach the flip.
It looks like you are trying to get back to your stomach too fast(after the flip). Glide a little longer on your side and try a dolphin kick or so.
Also, I think turns are more difficult in long fins; I'd work on turns without fins....you can't use them in a race anyway so why set your timing with fins on. :)
Be sure to tuck your chin as you approach the flip.
It looks like you are trying to get back to your stomach too fast(after the flip). Glide a little longer on your side and try a dolphin kick or so.
Also, I think turns are more difficult in long fins; I'd work on turns without fins....you can't use them in a race anyway so why set your timing with fins on. :)
