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
3.5 feet is plenty deep to do a flip.
In the whole spectrum of things to learn about turns, I'd say breathing in and out of the wall is pretty low on the list. Get the turn mechanics down first before trying to hold your breath. It sounds like you are already struggling some with running out of air. Breathing in and out of the turn while using a flip turn is still going to be faster than an open turn, so if breathing more will let you try flipping more often then breath!
3.5 feet is plenty deep to do a flip.
In the whole spectrum of things to learn about turns, I'd say breathing in and out of the wall is pretty low on the list. Get the turn mechanics down first before trying to hold your breath. It sounds like you are already struggling some with running out of air. Breathing in and out of the turn while using a flip turn is still going to be faster than an open turn, so if breathing more will let you try flipping more often then breath!
