Tumble turn! Also known as a flip turn, is a technique used in freestyle swimming to quickly and efficiently change direction at the wall. It involves a somersault motion underwater, followed by a powerful push-off and a streamlined glide. This method allows swimmers to maintain speed and momentum, making it more efficient than a traditional touch turn. Many scientific stud­ies demonstrating that performance in swimming is highly linked to the turn times (Arellano et al., 1994; Blanksby et al.,

Are Tumble Turns Really Worth It? Especially for Triathletes? In this video, we dive into the world of tumble turns—breaking down whether they're essential, worth learning, and how they compare to traditional touch turns. We guide you step-by-step on how to start learning tumble turns, even if you've never tried one before. 📣 Let us know in the comments: Do you use tumble turns in your training? Why or why not? #GTN | Global Triathlon Network