3 steps to learn a freestyle flip turn ↓ If flip turns feel scary, confusing, or too fast — start by breaking the movement into simple steps first. 1️⃣ Step 1: Do a flip turn and place your feet on the wall • Start with the flip and simply place your feet on the wall • Don’t rush — first learn control and body position • Get comfortable with the movement 2️⃣ Step 2: Do a flip turn and rotate one shoulder to turn your body • Rotate one shoulder to help turn the body toward the bottom of the pool • This helps you move into a better streamline position • Think about smooth body rotation, not force 3️⃣ Step 3: Do it faster — rotation starts during the push-off and glide • Try to connect the movements together • The smoother the timing, the easier the turn feels so you need more practice. 💡 💡 Learning flip turns takes time and a lot of practice. Don’t expect to master it in one session — practice the movement step by step and repeat it many times. • Practice flip turns in place first • Don’t spend the whole workout only doing turns — dedicate around 10–20 minutes of practice, then continue your normal training • After that, start integrating it into freestyle swimming: swim → flip turn → keep swimming Another helpful drill: • Swim freestyle and every 5 strokes do a forward flip/somersault — this helps you get comfortable with the motion and body control But don’t overdo flip turns: • Too many repetitions can make you dizzy or disrupt your breathing • If you feel uncomfortable, stop, swim normally for a bit, rest, and try again ⚠️ Be careful with distance to the wall and avoid practicing in shallow water to prevent hitting the bottom or wall. #swim #swimcoach #swimtips #freestyle - @swimsy.co