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Learning the freestyle & backstroke turn and protecting lower back.

The WEST way to swim will teach you how to gain more air, how to use the water in order to perform the freestyle turn and to protect your lower back & neck and eventually to swim much faster.

In this course you will get 4 different workout which you are going to repeat exactly 3 times ( in different days).

It is recommended to do the workout before your usual swimming workout or afterwords.

The swim WEST freestyle turn course will teach you:

1. How to protect your lower back & neck while doing the freestyle turn

2. You will learn to use the water & glide to make an easily flip.

3. You will improve your lung capacity.

4. You will learn to flip from backstroke to freestyle and to the opposite direction

5.You will swim faster in long distance and you will have more air.

Many swimmers, older than 18 years old, get dizzy or out of breath when attempting to perform a flip turn or feel like it is done too slowly.

According to WEST swimming technique, we turn on the walls while protecting our lower back and neck, and using the water resistance for our own good. It enables us to perform a proper turn, and understand our physical abilities. The turn has some key points- dropping our feet, gliding to the wall, rolling in our head and expiring air out through our nose (so we don’t get water in our nose, which is a very annoying burning sensation by itself).

The reason you get 4 workouts ( 12 workouts after repeating each workout 3 times) is that it takes 1.5 months to get used to swimming with less air.

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Learning objectives

Protect lower back & neck
Freestyle flip turn
Backstroke flip turn

Swim faster in long distance
Improve your lung capacity

Protect lower back & neck
Freestyle flip turn
Backstroke flip turn
Swim faster in long distance
Improve your lung capacity

Syllabus

You will learn about Ori Sela you coach, how to use the videos and workouts, meet WEST swimmers and understand the difference between Olympic swimmers & WEST swimming technique.

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Offers a proper basis for absolute beginners as it starts from the fundamentals

Teaches learners to protect their lower back and neck while doing the freestyle turn

Builds up gradually by starting with smaller, more manageable parts and then leading up to more demanding components as the course progresses

The course covers fundamental aspects of backstroke and freestyle turns and dives into advanced techniques step-by-step

Provides helpful tips and tricks that can improve learners' performance

Suits learners of most levels, from absolute beginners to those looking to improve their technique

Reviews summary

Mastering freestyle & backstroke turns

Students say this course offers a highly effective method for mastering freestyle and backstroke turns. Learners particularly praise the WEST technique's focus on protecting the lower back and neck, which significantly enhances comfort and safety. Many find the structured drills and progressive workouts invaluable for consistent improvement, leading to faster and more efficient turns and improved lung capacity. While the course is largely positive, some have noted that certain demonstrations could benefit from more detailed visuals, potentially making it challenging for absolute beginners or those needing to unlearn old habits.

May suit beginners, less for unlearning old habits.

"It's helpful if you already have some swimming experience, but true beginners might struggle with pacing."

"I struggled to adapt to the WEST technique from my previous flip turn method; it might be better for absolute beginners."

"Might be better for those new to flip turns rather than those trying to unlearn established, incorrect habits."

Well-organized drills and workouts aid consistent practice.

"The drills are clear and easy to follow, and the progression through the workouts is just right."

"The drills build upon each other nicely. It took consistent practice, but the results are there."

"I found the workouts practical and well-designed for repetition, making it easy to integrate into my swim routine."

Prioritizes protecting lower back and neck during turns.

"The focus on breathing out through the nose and protecting the back made a huge difference."

"The emphasis on spinal protection is unique and valuable, preventing dizziness and discomfort."

"I appreciate the attention to protecting my lower back and neck, which often bothered me during turns before."

Unique method significantly improves turns and comfort.

"This course is fantastic! The WEST technique for the freestyle turn is a game-changer."

"The WEST method truly works, especially for protecting the lower back. I was surprised how much easier and more efficient my turns became."

"Ori Sela's approach really breaks it down; I can now do consistent flip turns without feeling out of breath."

Some demonstrations may lack sufficient visual detail.

"I felt some of the demonstrations were a bit fast, and it was hard to see the subtle movements clearly."

"I found the instruction sometimes vague, and the camera angles weren't always optimal for seeing the specific body positions."

"More in-depth visual explanations for complex parts of the turn would be beneficial to grasp the technique fully."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn the freestyle turn with these activities:

Find a swimming mentor

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Connect with an experienced swimmer or coach who can provide you with tailored guidance and support in improving your freestyle turn.

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Attend swimming events and meet other swimmers
Reach out to your local community college or university swim team
Search online for swimming mentors in your area

Compile a list of resources on freestyle turn technique

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Gather and organize a collection of articles, videos, and other resources to support your ongoing learning about the freestyle turn.

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Conduct an online search for resources on freestyle turn technique
Identify reliable and informative sources
Create a folder or document to store the resources
Review the resources periodically and add new ones as needed

Practice 45-degree angle drop

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Practice the 45-degree angle drop to improve your entry into the water and glide.

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Stand at the pool edge with your feet shoulder-width apart
Bend your knees and drop your hips down towards the water
Keep your back straight and your eyes focused on the pool bottom
Push off from the edge and glide in a streamlined position

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Volunteer as a swim instructor

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Volunteer as a swim instructor to reinforce your understanding of the freestyle turn and to help others improve their swimming skills.

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Contact your local community center or swim school
Inquire about volunteer opportunities
Complete any necessary training
Assist swim instructors and teach beginner swimmers

Record yourself performing the freestyle turn

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Record yourself performing the freestyle turn and analyze your technique to identify areas for improvement.

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Set up a camera on a tripod
Swim a lap and perform the freestyle turn
Review the video and identify areas where you can improve your technique

Attend a freestyle turn workshop

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Attend a workshop led by an experienced swimming coach to receive personalized instruction and feedback on your freestyle turn.

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Research and find a reputable workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and participate actively
Practice the techniques learned in the workshop

Participate in a swimming competition

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Test your freestyle turn in a competitive environment to assess your progress and identify areas where you can continue to improve.

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Find a swimming competition that you can participate in
Train for the competition
Compete in the event
Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement

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