Turns & Push-offs
Open turn technique
- Used in breaststroke and butterfly.
- Touch wall with both hands → turn body quickly → push off in streamline.
Flip turns (freestyle & backstroke)
- Tuck and somersault as you approach wall.
- Feet plant on wall, push off in streamline.
- Fast, continuous momentum, reduces time spent at wall.
Breaststroke & butterfly turns
- Must touch wall with both hands simultaneously.
- After touch, perform open turn and push off into glide and stroke.
Wall push-off with streamline
- Arms extended, body tight, head tucked between biceps.
- Push off with legs, glide before resuming strokes.
- Essential for fast transitions after turn or dive.