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> How many people here do tumble turns as compared to just touching and
> turning?
> I can tumble but it takes a lot of energy out of me.
>
> Zoom
If they are terribly difficult chances are you are doing them
incorrectly. Practice flipping your direction in the middle of the pool
a few times without the worry of hitting or pushing off the wall.
Starting from a prone position, take your hand and on the return strike
into the water above your head. Now tuck your chin pushing your head
under the water while bending at the waist.
If your body doesn't want to roll over (forward) at this point you can
bend your knees so your legs are in a squat position - this moves your
center of gravity towards your head ( I have long legs ).
That should get you started.
Try uses some flippers to help "push" your legs over at first as well.
The effort involved in grabbing the wall and pushing your body around is
much greater than a smooth flip.