How do you make your turns in a cable swim? It seems like there should be a smoother way than to come to a complete stop and change directions. Any suggestions?
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Let's say the turn is counter clockwise:
It takes a bit of practice, but going into the turn, flip over (without stopping) and do a very few strokes of back stroke before the apex of the turn. At the apex or just after, when your right hand hits the water, flip back to your stomach with your left hand pointing (more or less) towards the direction you want to be going in. You might have to make a slight adjustment, but you will be going, more or less, in the correct direction. Obviously, reverse this if it is a clockwise turn.
As an added benefit, when you flip to your back, you can usually get a quick glance at what is going on behind you.
-LBJ
Let's say the turn is counter clockwise:
It takes a bit of practice, but going into the turn, flip over (without stopping) and do a very few strokes of back stroke before the apex of the turn. At the apex or just after, when your right hand hits the water, flip back to your stomach with your left hand pointing (more or less) towards the direction you want to be going in. You might have to make a slight adjustment, but you will be going, more or less, in the correct direction. Obviously, reverse this if it is a clockwise turn.
As an added benefit, when you flip to your back, you can usually get a quick glance at what is going on behind you.
-LBJ
