How to Control Which Side to Turn to in Flip Turn?
Former Member
I have been practicing flip turn for some while. All my turns are to my right side. I intentionally try to turn to the left but mostly fail. However I have seen many other swimmers turn to their left most of the time.
I was wondering what are the critical points that control which side to turn to?
I guess mastering this will help me to get a better feeling and balance under the water. Do you also think so?
Thanks!
That's something I point out to my swimmers too. if both your hands are at your side you only have your kick left to move you fwd.
it's the same thing with a backstroke turn. role over and follow your last arm through the turn. if you glide long enough so that both arms come to your side you risk being DSQ for being on your stomache for too long.
It seems to me that if you follow your arm you don't get as complete a pull as if you make a full pull to get both hands to the side.Also if you follow your arm it seems to me to be easier to not come straight over on the flip.Am I missing something?
That's something I point out to my swimmers too. if both your hands are at your side you only have your kick left to move you fwd.
it's the same thing with a backstroke turn. role over and follow your last arm through the turn. if you glide long enough so that both arms come to your side you risk being DSQ for being on your stomache for too long.
It seems to me that if you follow your arm you don't get as complete a pull as if you make a full pull to get both hands to the side.Also if you follow your arm it seems to me to be easier to not come straight over on the flip.Am I missing something?
