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shorter line tells the swimmer the wall is just 2 feet
(0.6 meters) away and it’s time to start that flip turn.
But how is the flip turn done, and what does science
have to do with it?
think about it!
Doing a flip turn on the side of the pool is very similar to doing
a squat jump on land. The position of the feet, the push of the
legs, and the muscles used are almost the same. How could
practicing squats at home help a swimmer do stronger flip
turns in the water?
