Turning at the end of the pool
A smooth turn saves time and energy when you swim longer distances. The open turn works for all strokes, and the flip turn is the fastest turn for front crawl.
You will need
- Swimming pool with a wall suitable for turning
Steps
Start with the open turn
Touch the wall with your hand, pull your knees to your chest and turn onto your side. Your other arm reaches forward under the water.
Push off the wall
Glide in a streamline
Practise a somersault in the middle of the pool
Approach the wall with front crawl
Do the flip turn
Push off on your back and roll over
Practise with repetitions
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