Use good technique, planning, and care when executing your turn.
Careful execution will prevent you from colliding with another swimmer.
Careful execution will prevent you from colliding with another swimmer.
Execution:
- Leave 5 seconds after the swimmer in front of you
- Circle swim (on the right side of the lane) until you reach the flags
- Cross under flag and aim body toward the left in a diagonal line
- Flip and plant feet on the left side of the wall
- Push straight off (deep, strong and on your back) beside the lane rope (your left shoulder will be right next to the lane rope)
See the video below for a demonstration.
Practice, practice, practice!