Toss and Turn
noun - Toss and Turn is the fourth rule of feeding when an open water swimmer quickly discards the fuel (e.g., gel pack) or hydration (e.g., water cup or bottle) received from his/her coach and immediately turns over on his/her stomach to begin swimming after a momentary feeding stop.
Swimmers are strongly encouraged to toss their cups back to their coach. In some locations (e.g., Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association, swimmers are required to properly discard their cups (i.e., not pollute the open body of water where they are swimming). In some locations (e.g., Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association), a discarded cup or bottle is grounds for immediate disqualification) if the cup is not picked up by the swimmer or escort crew.
Feeding Sequence
Toss and Turn is part of a four-part sequence of feeding:
(a) Seek and Spot,
(b) Reach and Roll,
(c) Gulp and Go, and
(d) Toss and Turn
Usage
The swimmer was ready to toss and turn after quickly gulping down the Gatorade.
Origin
Usage dating to circa 2001 from Steven Munatones in Huntington Beach, California.
External links
- Betlehem Blast, Adding To The Open Water Swimming Lexicon
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- Open Water 6T - Teaching Open Water Feeding
- Feeding And Hydrating In The Open Water
- Shooting The Gap and Other Open Water Swimming Moves
- Open Water Swimming Moves and Tactics
- 2 Seconds Of Pressure On Coaches And Athletes
- Open Water 6T - Teaching Open Water Feeding
- Hydration And Fueling Drills For The Open Water
- Feeding Fast In The Open Water
- Open Water Swimming - Feeding Drills
- Open Water Swimming
- Open Water Swimming Moves and Tactics
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- World Open Water Swimming Association
