While open turns focus on control and technique, they are generally slower than flip turns, which are preferred in freestyle and backstroke for their speed. Mastering different types of open turns can help improve race performance and endurance in the poo | SwimGym

HOW TO DO A FREESTYLE FLIP TURN! 📖 A 5 Step Guide To Master The Freestyle Flip Turn The freestyle flip turn is an essential skill if you want to take your swimming to the next level. Although it's not required, you'll see most advanced lap swimmers do a flip turn at the end of the pool. An elite swimmer will do 500,000 flip turns over the course of a season and millions of flip turns in their lifetime! To learn how to master the freestyle flip turn, checkout this week's Whiteboard Wednesday: ➡️