How To Do A Freestyle Flip Turn - 5 Step Guide

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[@aquiqurrehman5553]

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[@tracismith1336]

MY GOSH!! For a girl who is learning to swim solely on KZbin instructions, this was the best one I have ever watched....and I've watched a ton! The best part as to why so you know going forward, is that you repeat the visual constantly...It is so helpful to not have to stop and rewind to see it again....visual repeating is great!

[@fksebati]

Awesome to hear! Happy Swimming!

[@JS-zr6qf]

Wow, as an instructor I've tried several ways watched many videos. This is the best. Especially liked jumping up an flipping and use of the kick boards. One thing I would find helpful when to time the last breath before flip. I usually I use the T but it can depend on the speed of the swimmer. What do you suggest?

[@fksebati]

@@JS-zr6qf Happy Swimming :) You should flip no closer than 1-arms length from the wall. If you're floating at the surface (not moving) with one arm up and finger tips at the wall, this is where you should be flipping. The faster you move, the further away from the wall you need to be. A very faster swimmer an initiate the flip 2-3 meters from the wall and carry momentum into the turn so they're flipping at the right spot. The more you practice, the better you get.

[@cinmai978]

Mr Ksebati is da best

[@aus80srockradio94]

No doubt about it Traci, this is definitely the "go to" swim channel!

[@linnierawlinson8423]

Hello, I’m 47, plump, not super fit but I LOVE swimming. I’ve wanted to learn how to do tumble turns (as we call them in England) for years. Watched this video, went for a swim today and tumble-turned every length! I felt like a frickin’ superhero! Thank you so much!

[@FaresKsebati]

Great job! That's amazing, keep up the hard work :)

[@gabriellameattray9778]

This guy gives the most detailed explanations. You're amazing

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Swimming!

[@aus80srockradio94]

He certainly does, he's great.

[@douglasmillar8685]

Definitely!

[@marycutting28]

YES! Finally some real help - especially the repeated visuals and instructions. Steps are clear, drills are clear, tips are clear. My problem is going to be that I've been doing flip turns wrong for so long... I see LOTS of drills in my future. Thank you - I know I'll watch this over and over.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad to help, Mary! Keep up the hard work - drills are so important for all skills, levels, and ages :)

[@thomassohet3619]

I've been stagnating for so long on this flip turn. This is extremely well explained. I will put into practice right away and I'm sure I'll see the improvements soon. Thanks a lot

[@fksebati]

There we go! That's great to hear! Happy swimming :)

[@littlestbroccoli]

Flip turns were the reason I quit swim team in high school! Now I'm going to master it for real, 10 years later

[@Import_success]

I must say I also didn’t know how to do it, but I just use open turns everytime

[@shilohgilbert9770]

Nice! Just keep swimming😁

[@chrisevans6353]

Me too, but 30 years later. This has been quite helpful

[@giovanni593]

Bruh

[@jamesambrose3769]

I can see why we have many talented athletes. Your detailed step by step instructions make it easy to remember, execute and improve even at 77.

[@FaresKsebati]

Thank you so much, James! Happy swimming!

[@exford1]

I initially used a swim noodle, grab each end of the noodle with each hand pretend you are jumping over the noodle-like jump rope. This is how I started and in no time I was flipping. I then put the noodle aside and pretended to do the same thing only without the noodle. Also, I had to learn to continue breaking out during the flip this stop the water from getting up my nose. This was a big tip from my lifeguard.

[@tinytim9616]

Breaking out?

[@akberrybear08]

@ Tiny Tim Pretty sure he meant 'breathing out' (darn auto correct right?)

[@Johnoftheshire]

Outstanding break down. I can’t wait to try it out. - John (age 71)

[@muhammadshafeeq8779]

Sir, May I ask why the age announcement?

[@brendakabanda2181]

​@@muhammadshafeeq8779to give encouragement to a 38 year old like me that I can do flips too. 😊

[@imeldaobonyo1006]

what did you say

[@hungrydave1977]

This is great. Doing backstroke flip turns has massively helped me. I used to do freestyle turns where my feet found the wall AFTER I'd turned. Doing backstroke flips helped me land my feet better

[@nataliaviveros3316]

I’m so excited to practice my flip turns with this video. Excited and it also feels a little daunting at the same time. I swam competitively from the age of 7-14, and now I’m 28. I took a 13 year hiatus…..so I’m doing a lot of fine tuning of my skills right now! All about patience.

[@FaresKsebati]

That's a great mindset, Natalia! You've got this - happy swimming :)

[@RamSunMoon]

I'm in a similar situation! I wish I never stopped swimming, however, it seems like the techniques have changed a lot since my teens. So it's interesting trying all these tips out and finding that I've still got my swim legs, I just need my lungs to catch up :)

[@missbeans]

​@RamSunMoon same here haha! The last time I swam laps was 20 years ago. My breaststroke seems absolutely archaic compared to how they do it now. I do love how fluid all the moves are now though. But I think I will take an adult beginner class so I can learn how to do things the new way!

[@MrJohanGuzman]

Best flip turn video out there. Wish I had watched something like this when I was learning flip turns. It's so well broken down.

[@citizenchicago]

Johan Guzmán get time

[@FaresKsebati]

Thanks Johan! Glad you liked it! Check out our blog for more: myswimpro.com/blog/

[@neil319]

I learned how to do these with my Coach last week and wish I had seen this before. Always the best explantions on this channel.👍

[@FaresKsebati]

Great to hear!

[@graysee9500]

I’ve been really wanting to learn how to do this but, I just didn’t know how far away from the wall I had to be. This helped a lot! Thank you!

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this! Glad to help!

[@gabrielinton137]

Finally tried this today and started doing flip turns! Thanks for the clear instructions. Definitely helping endurance already as I was always taking breaks at the wall out of habit.

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that Gabriel! Keep up the good work 💪

[@photographybya7602]

So much useful info in just 16 minutes! Very organized. Great job.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed! Happy swimming!

[@PiotrMic]

Thanks for mentioning the breathing and humming! No one does that in their videos.

[@motymora]

Great explanation! I tried and applied the techniques....Oh Gosh! it works! Now I enjoy swimming. Thanks

[@hudsonquay]

I need to learn how to do this as stopping every 25m really breaks my momentum. When I swim in the ocean I'm able to establish a good rhythm and can go much further as a result.

[@FaresKsebati]

Give it a try at your next pool workout! Happy swimming :)

[@archivefootage7898]

There's nothing like an 'old school' whiteboard to reinforce the acquisition of a skill, especially for 'visual' learners. Nice one. I'll be trying this out ASAP.

[@FaresKsebati]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback! Check out more at www.myswimpro.com/blog

[@cherryberry9468]

Yes! Visual learner right here ✋

[@СевЧем]

I've been doing 180's after my flip turn, and my coach never stopped me! Thanks so much!

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@SilasFisher-r5m]

This is by far the best video I've seen on flip turns. Thank you!

[@Ryuk-apples]

The hardest part is having enough air after pushing off the wall. Its very hard for me, and I find myself needing to breath as soon as possible

[@sugarray6138]

Abdul skdja repetition and practice Focusing on not breathing in your first stroke will help over time you just need to train your lungs

[@cha3oula]

the same problem for me

[@joequillun7790]

Me 3. Even when I was in my best condition, (50 yrs ago, when I was a HS distance swimmer), I had to do open turns. Maybe I blow out too much air during the flip?

[@3v11]

A good drill I read somewhere else is to do 4 strokes before the flip and afterwards 4 strokes without breathing. So calmly do the whole thing, focusing on holding your breath primarily. It is extra hard at first, so you can start with 2 stokres/flip/2 strokes and move towards 4/flip/4. Helped me at least, as I also struggled with lack of air!

[@TrevorKensey]

@@joequillun7790 This is what was happening with me. I was forcing the air out. The advice here to do a light 'hum' really helps.

[@trsnyder]

Man. I wish my coaches had taught me to do it like this when I was a kid. Great video.

[@FaresKsebati]

Thanks for watching! There's always time to improve your skills :)

[@teresaperezgavilanrobles3028]

Excelent video, I like all the exercises and tips! I do flip turns but I think I turn face down too quickly, actually I think I turn to my left side at the exact moment of reaching the wall, this will help me a lot, thank you and have a nice swimming!.

[@FaresKsebati]

Thanks Teresa! I'd recommend paying attention to the black 'T' on the bottom of the pool. Once you start noticing trends of where your body needs to be in order to have enough space to flip, you can set a marker with that black 'T' and use that as your visual marker. Have a great swim!

[@MannyMoons]

I like your videos and your advice. I'm a USA Swim Official (and a beginning Masters Swimmer). At 07:00 you describe where the swimmer pushes off the wall, after the flip, toes pointing up, facing up looking at the ceiling. But, in competition, there is the revised FINA 'Lockte' Rule: During the Individual Medley (IM), a swimmer can be disqualified in the Freestyle unless the swimmer returns to the breast before any kick or stroke. In other words, You can't swim Backstroke during the IM Freestyle. If you push off the wall facing up, you must rotate to face down before you start an arm pull or a kick.

[@jonisaacson]

This is also true if you are swimming the freestyle leg on a medley relay.

[@Godblessamerica1960-1]

Everything in this video is what I constantly tell my swimmers, especially the head up syndrome all too many swimmers do going into the wall. Upward lift of the head only causes downward and backward force. It kills momentum. Proper Hands position going into walls also super important and this video hits the movements perfectly. No whirlybirds there,just Head in, hands out, speed in, speed out. Finally, the off wall rotation is perfect. Think a ballerina pirouette as the push off has executed or a platform diver feet crossover to accelerate rotation, never rotate while still on the wall and before starting push off but rather as you have pushed off. You are never any faster then coming off blocks and walls. Don’t loose that advantage. Great video I will be sharing with my swimmers. Thanks Fares..

[@Gutisusa]

This is so great ! I feel some confidence to try this. The thorough teaching helps my brain to feel at ease , things make sense. I love Whiteboard Wednesday, always learn so much.

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@costafreak1]

This may be the best instructional video I’ve ever seen about any topic anytime anywhere on KZbin. Incredibly well done!

[@tonydeyoung4457]

First time I have ever actually learned how to do a flip turn that isn't just random behavior on my part hoping it works.

[@FaresKsebati]

Have a great swim!

[@mgould100]

Thanks!

[@purplewingbackreadingchair]

This really breaks it down and makes more sense. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks, Faris!

[@ul3m8]

Thanks for the explanation! It really helped! Still struggling with the water coming up my nose though 🤦‍♂️

[@nileshs8577]

That's the biggest hurdle!

[@lorenzo7606]

This was fantastic. So well taught.

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

Ive recently joined masters swimming after many years of not doing competitive swimming My tumble turns really need some help Best tutorial on turns ive seen Cheers👍😁🏊‍♂️

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@tansgan]

Surprisingly, the 1st time I tried a flip-it was perfect! 😃 So glad you shared this in IG. Think I might know now what to do for the next time I think of this. Thank you so much!

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kmnov14]

This is a free top of the notch master class

[@TheBoilingWater]

Best video for teaching freestyle flip turn. Thank you!

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnh5367]

Thank you so much for this video, I really had no clue how to do it, you explained it thoroughly and easily. Time to practice that first step - Thanks Again!

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that! Good luck and happy swimming!

[@seijasb]

I will always remember being 9 and the coach at the academy I went to inviting me to join the team. I was happy but then became super anxious seeing everyone doing flip turns when I had no idea how to do it myself. I was very shy so didn't dare ask the coach nor teammates how to. That weekend I went with my family to the club and just started from scratch, kind of what this video advises. It was over 20 years ago but I still remember... soooo much water up my nose lol, but by the end of the day I got it and the next day I was able to do flip turns like the rest.

[@FaresKsebati]

Way to work through it! Happy swimming :)

[@frabra59]

this is the best swimm channel...

[@peterpan-nr1to]

Thanks so much! This is for sure the best explanation on youtube.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad to hear it!

[@gregmcateer8752]

Brilliant explanation. Never done a flip turn, but now I'll give it a try.thanks

[@fksebati]

Awesome! Best of luck :)

[@FaresKsebati]

Let us know how it goes!

[@drewklein8716]

Terrific vid on understanding and how to implement the flip turn. Love your content on this channel.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy swimming :)

[@tibetangorsheyfriendscorne8565]

Very nicely explained with examples and also drills to practice.

[@guloguloguy]

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[@FaresKsebati]

We're so happy to help! Happy swimming! :)

[@WineZ22]

Thanks for the video, I'll start practicing the Quick Turn. Just started swimming routinely 6 months ago, Now I think it's the right time to level up my swimming.

[@FaresKsebati]

Nice! Let us know how it goes! Happy Swimming!

[@fksebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@michellelin83]

Impressed that your guy can flip outside the water. I tried many times and ended up slapping the water with my arm and injuring my shoulder.

[@gokay28]

Çok güzel açıklamışsınız ayrıca en ince ayrıntısına kadar görsel anlatımla sürekli tekrarlanması çok yararlı oldu. Teşekkürler, emeğinize sağlık.

[@audioeins]

thank you :) such an excellent white board lesson. its almost as if the ai bot was watching me flail in the pool today as i attempted to do my turns, then pulled this video up for me and had it waiting for me to watch. i guess you're actually trying to help me out with swimming, and not trying to lock me down in some room, HAL :)

[@ExciterXX]

Exellent. You got me motivated to practice and learn. Thx

[@robohippy]

Two points. One, in learning flip turns, I had a common problem, I would get about half way through, and then would come to pretty much a stop and have to wind mill my arms. A lap pal asked me, 'what are you doing with your arms?' Then she demonstrated how they go from your sides and pull up, which speeds up the rotation, and puts your arms straight out in front of you so you don't encounter the extra drag of pushing your arms out in front. Your swimmers here do it, and like my martial arts instructor said, 'beginners make very big moves, and masters make very small moves' so this is not evident because it is so subtle. Second point, and I have never seen this mentioned in any flip turn video, is getting under the back wash. My swim coach mentioned it to me, and then a few months later, Mike Phelps, at the Olympics, goes into the wall maybe a half body length behind who ever was next to him, and comes up a body length in front, and he commented after the win how he got down under the backwash. Apparently another trick that so many know about but don't really teach because 'every one knows about it'.

[@whothatswho7756]

you actually aren't supposed to move your arms at all. Turns are an exercise in momentum, and once you pull down to your side and initiate the turn by tucking your head, your arms are supposed to stay extended and just lock into streamline before you push. The girl in the video is actually performing the turn inefficiently with that sweeping motion. It is completely unnecessary wasted motion.

[@robohippy]

Mark, well, I don't agree. This is one thing that just about every one uses, and some teach it and some don't. If you are patient enough to read through, you will at least scratch your head and say, hmm, I never thought of it quite that way.' Keep in mind that it is one of those subtle skills that like my martial arts instructor said, 'Beginners make great big moves, masters make very small subtle moves.' Both of the swimmers in the clip use that arm pull, and yes, even swimmers like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledeckey use it. So, coming into the wall, you use the last arm pull so both arms are by your sides, before tucking your chin into your chest, head and body go down legs come over the top. This pull does not generate spin/rotation. Some time before you get your feet onto the wall to the time before you push off the wall, you need to take your arms through a 180 degree arc from your hips to pointed straight out in front of you in that stream lined position. I only found out that you need your arms fully extended after some one pointed out to me that if you straighten your arms out as you push off the wall, you create huge amounts of drag... How do you do that? This is the arm pull I am referring to. The young man pulls more with the tip side of his hands in that arc, similar to what you do when you start off the boards and throw your hands out in front, but since he is upside down, and bent 90+ degrees that throw turns into rotation, not thrust. It is subtle, but if you watch closely, you can notice several times where he creates nice bubble vortex swirls from that pull. The young woman uses the pull that I do. Her pull is more like a bicep curl with weights, using the palms. The young man, when he is doing the 3 strokes then flip, he uses the palms to pull rather than the way he does it at the wall. Now, since watching this more closely, tomorrow when I swim, I will have to try his method... Another point here, the exercise shown where you stand in the pool with one or two arms up and then pull that arm through with the jump to help you flip is a method used in gymnastic tumbling to help spin a front flip, and the arms pull way past the hip line to generate life and rotation. That is not at all similar to the pull you do coming into the wall. Now, as an old guy, 68, who is only medium fast, or halffast, and not very flexible, this arm pull is crucial to helping me generate speed through the rotation. Most of my turns are more slow motion as I am still working on trying to perfect mechanics. I have only been doing fflip turns for about 8 years... I consider it a good thing to teach beginners as well, and you have seen them, they get upside down, every thing stops and the arms come out to do the windmill thing.... This is an aid to getting around till they get better at the mechanics and their moves become more subtle. Oh, the turn with the paddle boards, great big moves, more lateral, but that arm pull aids in the rotation.

[@robohippy]

Well, I tried the version the young man uses here, straight arm, back of the hand moving through the water. I think the arm curl works better, kind of like the difference between using a straight arm pull on freestyle compared to the bent arm pull. Less work for more power.

[@whothatswho7756]

@@robohippy We have to agree to disagree. I spent 18 years in competitive swimming, 18 of which were doing flip turns. Once you pull your arms to your side they stay there in position. And Katie Ledecky does not move her hands on rotation.......kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZu4n3aCpLh4fdU . Efficiency is efficiency, moving your hands after you have completed your pull is wasted motion and stops you from getting off the wall in streamline. Need more proof? how about Gary Hall Sr. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6uYpniebL6sf68

[@robohippy]

Well, a bit more 'disagreeing' but I think we are talking about the same thing. The clip you have of Katie is above water. Watch this one, which shows her flip turns very near the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXWvYZSFnLSqrck She does use the arm pull, and like most elite swimmers, it is a very subtle move. I have watched a bunch of Gary Hall's videos and love them because he explains in ways that make sense to me. In the clip you show, the swimmer, through the whole video does the bicep curl, and does 'over pull' it as you say, and as the swimmer in the clip does. At the end Gary says to do it straight armed, so the arms are involved in adding rotational speed. Watch the bubble plumes, and yes, I do have a fascination with them.... The straight arm method is not as efficient for the same reason that you don't use a straight arm pull when swimming freestyle. Longer lever requires more force than shorter lever. The trick to getting this done correctly is to not over pull it behind the ears, and to extend straight out before you push off the wall. I don't have your swimming experience. Unfortunately I never had a chance to get any real coaching till the last few years. Another point I just learned about flip turns, from a triathalon swim coach, was about the tiny dolphin kick used to give a little extra boost to the rotation. Another trick that every one but me knew about... Still learning.

[@colemac4utube]

Just watched the video and thought I already knew how to do a proper flip turn, turns out I have been doing it wrong by rotating at the turn on the wall, Thanks Fares, hopefully this will enable me to push off the wall faster and possibly get some dolphin kicks in as well!

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy to help! You've got this, Cole!

[@justicevanpool9025]

While the ball colliding against the wall at maximum speed does incite a certain sense of aggression that will assist the swimmer in kicking off as forcefully as possible, it is in fact blood from a physics perspective. Seems really does motivate me to practice more on my flip turns though, a lot of helpful tips on form. I'm not nearly as competitively focused as this channel is but it still serves as an inspiration

[@chriselliott3995]

Hi.. Just remember there is a small dolphin kick on the glide to the wall to give you momentum for the roll on the free style turn.

[@longwu7813]

great comments! It is barely mentioned in any video on this point

[@ccbgaming6994]

I agree, but new swimmers shouldn’t get confused with trying to feel a dolphin kick before the wall, rather have instinct. Otherwise it could lead to a DQ

Ohhh this (especially the first exercise) makes a lot of sense!!!

[@patrikfager7796]

Best instruction video about this subject of all I seen up to date! 👍🙏🏻

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[@hannalaine1477]

Awesome content! You encouraged me to try this out. Thank you so much!!!

[@scream4painfitness389]

Brilliant tutorial. I've just been practising this today managed to get the flip turn nailed just cannot get the twist to finish into a forward position.

[@ziparis]

My tutorial: How to do a Flip Turn without looking like an idiot. Thank you. So many inherent unknowns and fears. Nice to break it all down so we can practice step by step.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know how mastering the flip turn goes for you!

[@katies.2081]

This is also my concern - so hard to practise when you fear others seeing you look ridiculous. Or possibly drowning because of extra time without air lol.

[@evabakker]

I am so scared to start learning this! I just learned to do front crawl a month ago and am loving it, but now I really wanna start learning the flip turn. I keep watching people at the pool do it, watching videos etc, but I am SO scared I will swim right into the wall! Even doing the summersault as described in step one makes me think the entire pool is watching me and I get nervous :p

[@FaresKsebati]

You can do it! Practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect on the first try!

[@frabra59]

Well done! this is the best swimm channel congrats

[@ruth0929]

Loved this video!! I've learned so much and I'm so motivated to practice these drills and I can't wait to master my flip turn very soon.

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this, hands down! Happy swimming :)

[@spartancticonsultoriait6356]

One thing I have noticed with all swim coaches is the position of the hands BEFORE the flip turn, and I think this is a very important thing.

[@xrayfish2020]

A great video really going in on the detail the "how-to and not-to" in doing this turn. Thanks for sharing I look forward to finally knocking this issue on the head at my next practice session.

[@FaresKsebati]

Let us know how it goes! Happy Swimming!

[@plsstopusingmyname]

such good encouraging and educational swimming tips. Thanks!

[@FaresKsebati]

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[@marcussurleyadventures1928]

Great vid... thanks for explaining... I practice this most days...

[@alexitosrv]

This video is amazing! Thank you for decomposing the flip turn. It's insanely useful! I learned several tips on this in the hard way previous to seeing the steps. Really good explanation.

[@FaresKsebati]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful - happy swimming :)

[@ramprakashmbbs]

thank you, i m gonna try this

[@FaresKsebati]

Have fun!

[@problemSolvedForYou]

Very useful VDO. Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@FaresKsebati]

Thanks for tuning in! Happy swimming!

[@donatina1987]

I’m becoming addicted to your videos ..

[@fksebati]

Many more videos coming in 2020 and beyond! 🙌

[@donatina1987]

Looking forward to :) Can you also make some about which meals are ideal?

[@fksebati]

@@donatina1987 great feedback! On it :)

[@brzezina75]

Great dude!

[@thetechnician832]

Tried doing flip turns today before I saw this video. Was trying by pushing off from wall in streamline position then both arms at side. But found it really hard to initiate the turn with both arms at side, I would come out sideways. Then tried from vertical position, slightly better, I will try your 5 steps. Great informative video.

[@julianaranguren1477]

Great video, very helpful! Thank you!

[@marias6583]

Thank you so much for these tips, it’s very helpful! Now I can try to do the flip turn next time I’m at the pool

[@spawnlordgaming7826]

Getting water in my nose is the reason I've struggled with this. I will try the *humming* , hope I don't die 😁

[@FaresKsebati]

Good luck!

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Same! I want to learn how to flip properly, but getting water in my nose really makes me struggle with actually doing it.

[@websurfer1585]

She swims like a fish, best I've ever seen!

[@SBoots29]

Excellent instruction. I will try it out. Thank you

[@davidedalco834]

Thanks great content, straight to the point! Appreciate the effort

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you'd like to see next!

[@rightgirlwrongplanet]

got a feeling I will be revisiting this video MANY MANY times. Thanks - really useful thorough explanation. Thank god for KZbin

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful! Happy swimming!

[@dr.kingharold]

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge!❤

[@ashleypowell]

Wish I'd found this sooner. Excellent thank you very much.

[@emmajacobson2246]

Thank you. I used this to help me pass a swim test.

[@wardieleppan8443]

When do you take your last breath before the turn? As you see the T ?

[@robertvillemure8866]

Very well explained. Thanks

[@georgee892]

Great speaker, clear and to the point

[@FaresKsebati]

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[@nataliehazan2702]

Great and detailed explanation. Thankyou

[@rbmanb]

So continuing with a backstroke, how do you flip turn afterwards? You'll have to rotate yourself back before making the flip? (Also after the flip if you want to get back to freestyle).

[@fksebati]

Great question! For the backstroke turn, it's mostly the same, you just need to take a final arm stroke into the wall on your stomach. To do this, you'll need to know your stroke count (how many strokes it takes to get from the flags (5m from wall) to the wall. If it takes you 6 strokes to touch the wall on your back in backstroke, then for a flip turn, you'll take one less stroke (5 strokes) before turning onto your stomach and take one stroke on your stomach to perform the freestyle flip turn just as you see in this video. Upon completing the flip turn, you will not need to turn back onto your stomach because you're swimming backstroke, so after you push-off in streamline on your back, you simply stay in that position and continue swimming backstroke once you're on the surface of the water.

[@aileengoldstein7159]

Thank you! V.difficult for me to gauge exactly when to to do the flip turn. I'm worried abt hitting my head on the wall!!

[@aespugic]

Aileen Goldstein look at the t in the bottom of the pool, it should help you!

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

Thank you.Great teaching, repetition ,writing tips on board, dividing the flip into components just like teaching juinor doctors how to do hysterectomy in 20 minutes like olympic athlete.It is science, physiology og the body, anatomy of muscles,practice ,practise and aim to improve each time.For ever grateful and now I understand why can not do flip turn well.God blessings.

[@abhisheksharma8798]

After watching this video, next day, i practiced step one several times. But i ended up feeling nausea and puked. May be coz of my cervical issues. So, kindly consult your doctor before bashing on the Flips... Amazing video, bring more!!

[@747brettus]

Thanks for the video. So far the best video I watched about flip turns. And works.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aFewBitsShort]

Question: how does the pull initiate the roll? As the pull is rotating in the same direction. Wouldn't it need to push in the opposite direction??

[@mirana0elena1]

thank you so much! I learned many things and it seems that I do a lot of mistakes.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful! Keep us updated with your progress!

[@thisisbob1001]

Gota get back into swimming. Had to stop last year due to slipped lumbar disc. Any type of leg movement really irritate s it and causes me pain 😅

[@marielynn3802]

Just did the somersault on the floor to see how my arms can be in the streamline position. I must stay on my back and then rotate AFTER pushing off. Thank you!

[@zlatkap7652]

excellent educational video! great tips!

[@louisem9487]

Ive just started learning front crawl. When would be a good time to start learning this? I dont know if im confident enough to hold my breath for such a long time. But breathing during swimming is easier now for me