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 the lane is not too crowded and wide enough, someone can pass a slower swimmer on the wall without either swimmer stopping. Often in our distance sets (500's or 400's), the lead swimmer will catch the last swimmer. The faster swimmer would tap the slower swimmer's foot before they approach the wall. The slower swimmer slows down slightly and flips on the right side. The faster swimmer crosses over and flips on the left side and they push off together. The faster swimmer speeds up and the slower swimmer moves behind the faster swimmer. Of course the coach needs to teach the swimmers in the workout how to down this.
If the lane is not too crowded and wide enough, someone can pass a slower swimmer on the wall without either swimmer stopping. Often in our distance sets (500's or 400's), the lead swimmer will catch the last swimmer. The faster swimmer would tap the slower swimmer's foot before they approach the wall. The slower swimmer slows down slightly and flips on the right side. The faster swimmer crosses over and flips on the left side and they push off together. The faster swimmer speeds up and the slower swimmer moves behind the faster swimmer. Of course the coach needs to teach the swimmers in the workout how to down this.
