I have trouble flipping directly over and landing on my back for the push off. I usually flip diagonally and do an immediate corskscrew type of push-off. Are there exercises (possibly using some sort of swimming gadget) that can help me correct this flip turn flaw? -Jon
Some thoughts:
How bent are your legs when you flip/tumble? If you tend to flip with fairly straight knees something as simple as tightening up your tuck might help.
Do you have trouble when doing backstroke flip turns? Maybe try coming off the wall doing backstroke as a drill.
Where are your hands? They should be at your side. If not, maybe they are compensating for some other balance isse.
Are your feet close together during your flip? If so, try keeping them about shoulder width apart. That might make the upside down position (when your legs are out of the water) more stable and have less tendency to fall to one side or the other.
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Some thoughts:
How bent are your legs when you flip/tumble? If you tend to flip with fairly straight knees something as simple as tightening up your tuck might help.
Do you have trouble when doing backstroke flip turns? Maybe try coming off the wall doing backstroke as a drill.
Where are your hands? They should be at your side. If not, maybe they are compensating for some other balance isse.
Are your feet close together during your flip? If so, try keeping them about shoulder width apart. That might make the upside down position (when your legs are out of the water) more stable and have less tendency to fall to one side or the other.
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