How to Do a Flip Turn (Freestyle)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure your goggles are secure and get in the pool.

   This will make turning easier. , However, do not take a breath just before the turn as it will interrupt your stroke and slow you down. , This can be hard to judge as it all depends on the length of your legs.
   
   Normally, there will be what looks like a T on the bottom of the pool.
   
   Depending on how long your legs are, normally you should do 2 strokes after the T then do your turn. , As your arm enters the water, tuck your head in and keep kicking your legs to propel you over.
   
   As you tumble, breath out hard through your nose to prevent any water getting up it. , The fastest way to get off the wall is to push off on your back underwater, rather then turning onto your front and then pushing off.
   
   Place both feet firmly on the wall and push off hard UNDERWATER and turn onto your front before you surface or do any kicking. ,
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   Step 2: Start swimming freestyle (also known as front crawl).

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   Step 3: When you are about 5 meters away from the wall

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   Step 4: kick your legs harder.

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   Step 5: Make sure you have enough air to go for a turn.

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   Step 6: Swim up to the wall until you think you are close enough.

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   Step 7: Follow the last stroke of your arm over.

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   Step 8: You will find yourself on your back underwater.

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   Step 9: Swim around five metres underwater using the butterfly kick in streamline position

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    Step 10: before surfacing and resuming freestyle.

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