To flip during a front crawl, you need to tuck your chin and curl your body into a tight ball, using your legs, as described in a YouTube video titled "How to do a Flip Turn When Swimming | Front Crawl". Here's a detailed breakdown:
Steps to Perform a Front Crawl Flip Turn
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Approach the Wall: Swim towards the wall with your usual front crawl stroke. |
| 2 | Initiate the Tuck: As you get close to the wall, bring your chin to your chest. This starts the curling action. |
| 3 | Curl Your Body: Bend your legs and bring your knees towards your chest, curling your entire body into a tight ball. |
| 4 | Arm Position: Keep your arms straight and along the sides of your body, with your hands at the level of your thighs during the tuck. |
| 5 | Rotation: Continue the curling motion to rotate your body underwater, so that you push off the wall with your feet. |
| 6 | Push Off: Once your feet are against the wall, push off in a streamlined position, ready to resume your front crawl. |
Important Points
- Timing: The key to a good flip turn is timing the tuck and rotation correctly, so you don’t lose too much momentum.
- Streamline: After pushing off the wall, maintain a streamlined body position to glide further underwater before resuming your stroke.
- Practice: Flip turns need practice. Focus on each step individually and combine them to do a good flip turn.
- Avoid Over-rotation: Focus on rotating onto your stomach and keep your body in line.
By following these steps, you can perform a front crawl flip turn efficiently and effectively, as suggested in "How to do a Flip Turn When Swimming | Front Crawl" YouTube video, linked below:
