Swimming - Turns - Freestyle Flip Turn Step #5

Here's the fifth and final step in our learning sequence for flip turns.

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[2centavos]

Hello,

I am having a problem when I try this. I can do it fine with the noodle, then with the bouys, but when I try it without aid I end up very close to the bottom of the pool. Sometimes my back actually touches the bottom. I feel as if I'm in the right position but just WAY too deep. I don't see the students in your video doing that so could you tell me what mistake I am making?

Thanks!

2centavos

[goswim098]

@2centavos Sounds like you're "opening up" when you're going around. Try to make sure you're tucking your head all the way through. Imagine putting your head between your knees and see if that helps. More help would be available at our website and others will help with answers there.

[epina42]

I took a master's swim class, and tried to do these flips. I couldn't do them to save my life. My technique was all wrong; I was using my hands and getting really mad because I failed everytime. I asked my instructor how to do it, she told me to follow one hand when flipping. She was terrible at showing me the correct technique. It wasn't until I watched these videos, that I finally got it right. I agree with Meylina8.

[goswim098]

@epina42 - Glad they helped. Congrats on the flips and visit our website for direct feedback when you're having any trouble on other swimming techniques. Just a great post, and really made us feel good. Thanks.

[meylina8]

Best flip turn instructions ever! A billion thanks.

[scoobysdeathwish756]

I did the entirety of these videos in the pool for two hours over and over again, and surprisingly I didn't get very bored at all, it was quite occupying thinking about your positioning and getting it just right, and I'm MUCH better off now then I was this morning, thank you very much for the help!

[IgoByIsa]

thank you very very helpful!

[Peekingduck]

Great clips !

Thanks for uploading.

[Nagol98]

@AsianTheDude That just takes practice. Just the other day at a meet I screwed up and was to far away from the wall, you just kinda have to get the hang of the pool and know how far away from the wall you are.

[Nagol98]

And also arent you supposed to stay on your back for a bit?

[Nagol98]

Why is she using paddles? That makes it sooooo much harder.

[AsianTheDude]

@goswim098 how will you know when to turn, cause sometime i flip far away from the wall

[thegodphreaker]

I prefer to push off on the back. It is faster. Any time spent rotating while on the wall is time wasted. Push off on your back and start dolphin kicking, dolphin kick to your side and then your front and to the surface.

[bey5routh]

very helpful videos