Debate: Flip-Turn versus Open-Turn for Triathletes

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2015/11/03/coach-debate-do-triathletes-have-to-tumble-turn

As a new swimmer, I was not in any big hurry to learn how to flip-turn in the pool. In fact, even in a 25 yard pool, I needed that momentary break between laps–both physically and mentally. But after a year of training, I’m finally starting to feel like I’ve got the breathing under control and ready to add a bit more continuity to my intervals.

So, as Earl Walton suggests, I’m going to try to add the flip-turn to my training this winter.  Can I learn to do it in four weeks? That’s a topic for another debate.