The only time I ever circle swim is during warm up at a meet. I'm unsure about one aspect of how to do it properly. If I'm coming into a wall for a turn, do I veer to the left before the wall and then push of straight or do I swim into the wall straight (on the right side) and then push off at an angle? Also, If I want to stop, do I hang out all the way to the right side or left side of the lane (assuming I'm facing the wall)? I've always done it one particular way, but was told recently that the other way was correct. Several beers ride on the answer.
Thanks, Rich
If you are in a crowded warm up lane and stop on the wall just don't block the + on the wall. ;-)
IMO, this is the key. During crowded warmup, the "+" on the wall needs to be clear. Stop and or rest as close to the "corners" of the lane as possible to keep the wall clear for people turning. As to whether one should swim in straight and push off to the right, or swim in to the left and push off straight, I think you have to adjust to the traffic in the lane. If someone is close in front of you, you will have to wait until the last instant to drift to the center for the turn. If someone is close behind you, you have to push off to the right to clear the + as fast as possible.
If you are in a crowded warm up lane and stop on the wall just don't block the + on the wall. ;-)
IMO, this is the key. During crowded warmup, the "+" on the wall needs to be clear. Stop and or rest as close to the "corners" of the lane as possible to keep the wall clear for people turning. As to whether one should swim in straight and push off to the right, or swim in to the left and push off straight, I think you have to adjust to the traffic in the lane. If someone is close in front of you, you will have to wait until the last instant to drift to the center for the turn. If someone is close behind you, you have to push off to the right to clear the + as fast as possible.
