I've been addicted to practicing flip turns these days, which I just learned :D. I'm having problem doing it at the shallow end of the pool (water level to my waist). After completing the turn, my body (back or hands) would touch the bottom of the pool, so can't continue my lap. How not to hit the floor?
How deep is the end? At least 4’?
try curling yourself into a tighter, smaller ball when you flip. Really tuck that chin in and knees to your chest (or heels to butt).
It's 3.5'. My problem is not the flip itself. I can do the flip, but after completing the flip, I can't avoid touching the floor, so if I try to extend my hand into streamline position, my hand hit the floor and it hurts... Maybe I should position my feet lower on the wall? Also I watched some videos where the swimmer arches his back immediately after the flip--is that a way to avoid landing on the floor?
How deep is the end? At least 4’?
try curling yourself into a tighter, smaller ball when you flip. Really tuck that chin in and knees to your chest (or heels to butt).
It's 3.5'. My problem is not the flip itself. I can do the flip, but after completing the flip, I can't avoid touching the floor, so if I try to extend my hand into streamline position, my hand hit the floor and it hurts... Maybe I should position my feet lower on the wall? Also I watched some videos where the swimmer arches his back immediately after the flip--is that a way to avoid landing on the floor?
