Back roll turn
The back roll turn is currently used in the performance range for backstroke swimming. The swimmer turns approx. 1 body length in front of the wall by 180° in prone position.
One arm is stretched out forward and the other is on the side of the body. The chin is placed on the chest and the rotation around the body width axis is initiated. The legs are crouched against the wall when the shoulder axis is pointing to the pelvic floor. If the feet are in contact with the wall, the powerful impression is made in the direction of movement. During the somersault movement, the body is in a supine position to the floor, so the body does not have to be turned into a prone position after the kick, as is the case with the crawl turn.
High reverse rotation
The high backward turning requires less coordination than the backward rolling turn and is therefore more likely to be used in sports recreation. With fewer arm pulls in front of the wall, the swimmer takes a view to the wall by rolling the upper body. With the arm stretched forward the swimmer touches the wall.
The head is turned in the direction of the stop side. The body turns in prone position. The legs are crouched against the wall. If the legs are parallel and in firm contact with the wall, the powerful impression is made in the new movement direction.
