2 Ways to Actually Master a Swimming Flip Turn

For many beginner swimmers, the flip turn is an elusive skill that seems impossible to master. While it does take a lot of practice, you can learn to flip turn if you put in the work during your workouts! Let’s break down what a good flip turn looks like, and a few drills you can do to refine your technique.

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[GianluigiMariani]

At 62, after years of "touch and turn" I finally decided to learn flip turn.
I watched several tutorials but yours is the best by a long stretch.
I found it specially useful the drill with the two kickboards .
With some practice (and lots of water in the nose :-) ) I finally can flip turn during a whole 2500 mts training, "
Thanks a million!

[garyweiss]

I like that you demonstrated with the two kickboards. That provided a clearer visual of hand positioning during the turn. I have not seen others use that and it is helpful. Nice job!

[goldenarm]

THANK YOU for this!! I have watched dozens of videos on the subject, but yours was the first one to explain what to do with the hands during the turn! I have spent a lot of time trying to learn the flip but your advice made it happen. Thank you again!

[SamofMalaysia]

Best flip turn lessons online I have appreciated!

[yousseferraki]

I have watched many videos to improve my turn, but ngl this one is way too professional and straight to the point. Thank you, Taylor!

[Bluebirdie]

so, after 7 years of swimming on my summer team and doing flip turns thinking I was doing them perfectly normal, I join my high school team and learn that Ive been doing it wrong the whole time. this video discussed the same mistakes and used the same flip drill that I did yesterday in practice, which is cool

[trick_]

Best flip turn vid on the entire Interwebs!

[Bo-rtsg]

In order to avoid water getting into the nostrils, it is necessary to blow out during the flip turn. But that empties your lungs, forcing to take breath immediately after the turn. What is a solution?

[a.garcia]

I just love this channel ❤🏊‍♂️. This woman is like a swimmer rehab technician. She's the type that will immediately diagnose one's flaws and prescribe the right drills. This channel is even therapeutic for me😅. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Greetings from the Bronx, USA🗽🇺🇸✌❤🏊‍♂️

[matttilley]

Thank you for these tips. My friend recently got me into swimming and I love it. I've gone from looking like a total spaz to having enough confidence to try the flip turn for the very first time in my life. Fingers crossed.

[marielynn]

None of us go fast enough to hurt ourselves if we actually hit the wall. Thank you for that! I was truly afraid of hurting myself. I'm 60 and just learned the flip turn recently. This video will help me improve! Thank you.

[Cozi]

Definitely the best I’ve seen and the only one showing a drill for hand position with boards! Thanks from France

[NStillman]

Thank you so much. I've been decades both pool and ocean swimming and I have yet to master this. Now, it's on my bucket list to finally master, and I will do it thanks to these drills!

[nishikatushir]

Thanku so much ...i have never been able to get a perfect flip..but with this technique i have finally made it perfect..😊

[audioeins]

❤ i tried this today, and it was a mess. i was all over the lane. i could do the flip, and my feet on the wall. its the whole pushing and turning (without twisting) in streamline. i will keep watching this and practicing, until my flip turns are olympic pool worthy :) i had better progress with my open turns, where i elbowed my brother and called my mother to explain to her what happened, and also to boast about how my streamline underwater pushes are advancing splendidly, to which i would think she would be proud of me :) ps - you are still the best teacher ever :)

[cz]

This is a GREAT video. I have always wondered how you all do those turns— in real time they go so fast.

[chezzychillax]

best video ever ! i have watched so many vdo about this and srly i learned nth until this

[johndibiase]

You are the best instructor! I have watched so many videos and your videos are the best.

[nadiaujovich]

I'm keeping doing these drills during my training. Slowly my flip-turns are coming up as expected. Thanks for sharing this!

[ActivateInfo]

Just today I was trying to learn to flip. And now you launched your video. Awesome