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
Parents
Former Member
Hello,
After many moons, I learned flip turns...
Here's how...
Next time there is a swim meet, college, World's (too bad I read your post so late...), and especially the Olympics, have your VCR running and tape, tape, tape.
Most times there is an underwater camera and you can catch the strokes, flip turns, starts, etc., and then replay them to get the right technique.
This is how I learned...watching the techniques, listening to the expert commentary and then going to the pool to practice.
Also, visit this website...it is german/english language but there are tons of great tips!
I hope this helps,
imjane
Hello,
After many moons, I learned flip turns...
Here's how...
Next time there is a swim meet, college, World's (too bad I read your post so late...), and especially the Olympics, have your VCR running and tape, tape, tape.
Most times there is an underwater camera and you can catch the strokes, flip turns, starts, etc., and then replay them to get the right technique.
This is how I learned...watching the techniques, listening to the expert commentary and then going to the pool to practice.
Also, visit this website...it is german/english language but there are tons of great tips!
I hope this helps,
imjane
