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?
That's an interesting idea on how to make a turn but I don't know if I would try it. I would basically do a water polo pivot. Swim close to the buoy, angling across as you reach it, do a pivot and a scissors kick to change direction. That works both ways.
The reason why I wouldn't recommend a flip or turning over on your back if you don't have some experience is because the only time you are going to have to be really thinking about how to turn is if you are swimming in a pack. If you are, I don't think you want to turn over on your back and not see where the other swimmers are around you.
If you have some more comfort with being in a pack then maybe try the back turn as described--which sounds like a good idea if you have more experience and comfort.
That's an interesting idea on how to make a turn but I don't know if I would try it. I would basically do a water polo pivot. Swim close to the buoy, angling across as you reach it, do a pivot and a scissors kick to change direction. That works both ways.
The reason why I wouldn't recommend a flip or turning over on your back if you don't have some experience is because the only time you are going to have to be really thinking about how to turn is if you are swimming in a pack. If you are, I don't think you want to turn over on your back and not see where the other swimmers are around you.
If you have some more comfort with being in a pack then maybe try the back turn as described--which sounds like a good idea if you have more experience and comfort.
