I'm training for my second triathlon - now that I know better and know what to expect I'm actually researching and trying to learn more and think this site is great! Thanks to everyone who provides their expertise.
I have a question about lap swimming though, I've never learned how to flip turn, so I get to the end turn around and come back. Two questions on that, does that affect my swim by not doing the flip turn? Guessing not much since there is no flip turning in open water...and second how could one learn to do a flip turn? Feel kinda foolish when even the grandma's are doing them and I can't :-[
Thanks!
Shirin
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A flip turn when first learning it is hard. Try using a backyard inground pool. going from the short end streamline and do a flip exspect some water to get up your nose. as you get the hang of it you can streamline back and forth. as you return to a standard lap lane pool add the strokes.Practice during your warm ups.Dont be afraid to look foolish you should see me trying to learn a flip turn for backstroke. Good Luck
A flip turn when first learning it is hard. Try using a backyard inground pool. going from the short end streamline and do a flip exspect some water to get up your nose. as you get the hang of it you can streamline back and forth. as you return to a standard lap lane pool add the strokes.Practice during your warm ups.Dont be afraid to look foolish you should see me trying to learn a flip turn for backstroke. Good Luck
