Back 2 Breast turns in IM

[Kayley Higgins]

On the backstroke to breast stroke turn in the I.M how do you do the role, that some swimmers do? i have tried it a few times but is it more effective or not??
Thank you
kayley

[This message has been edited by Kayley Higgins (edited 28 October 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Chris (edited 28 October 2000).]

[Chris]

Hi Kayley,

there was a thread in one of the other forums about whether the tumble turn was quicker or better than the touch turn.

Have a read of this:
http://www.swimclub.co.uk/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000015.html

If you hang around in here for a short while, I'm sure Conrad or one of the other regulars will be able to give you some pointers on the technique for the tumble turn.

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Chris (Webmaster)
Beau Sejour Barracudas Swimming Club - Guernsey
http://www.barracudas-sc.org.gg/

[Kayley Higgins]

Thank you very much

[Conrad Cawley]

Depends who you talk to. I coach flip turns to all my swimmers from age 8. Once mastered, I believe they are more efficient.
As in all medley turns it is important to complete the stroke you are swimming before executing the turn. Back to Breast flip turns must be done in training and must include the underwater pull out on Breaststroke.
HOW TO DO THE BACK TO BREAST FLIP TURN
With the leading hand touching the wall (approx. 30-45cms) underwater, the knees are bought up to the chest, (I tell my swimmers to stick their knees up their nose) this starts the backward rotation. When your feet (toes pointing downwards) touch the wall, push off in a streamlined position before doing the Breaststroke pull out. - 2 tips to help you with this turn are, 1) keep your hand on the wall until just before your feet arrive. If your hand comes off the wall too quickly you will have trouble getting round. 2) keep your face out of the water until your knees are close to your nose. Pushing your head back underwater lifts the chest and arches the back, your knees cannot be tucked up and you will end up doing a back circle instead of a back roll. Now, practice, practice and practice some more.

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Conrad

[This message has been edited by conrad cawley (edited 29 October 2000).]

[Kayley Higgins]

Thank you
It was very helpful
kayley