3 Tips to Create Great Crossover Twists (Video)

Swim like a fish: 3 tips for great crossover turns

During her competitive days at the University of Georgia, Abbie Fish was a multiple NCAA qualifier and Southeastern Conference (SEC) finalist. Today, Fish runs Swim Like A. Fish, where his coaching tips, videos and analysis can help swimmers improve and reach the next level.

Swimming World is pleased to present its viewers the following video from Fish highlighting crossover swings and excelling in this phase of the sport. Fish offers several recommendations for performing successful crossover swings, accompanied by a video.

Three tips for successful crossover twists:

1. Hold the crossover arm behind your ear
2. Touch the wall deeply
3. Stay long and straight in the curve

Click the video below to watch Abbie Fish’s tips for improving crossover swings.

Abbie founded Swim Like A. Fish in 2019 after a distinguished 25-year career in competitive swimming and over 15 years as an elite swimming coach. Throughout her swimming journey, Abbie achieved notable milestones including being a six-time Olympic qualifier, SEC finalist, NCAA qualifier and two-time U.S. Junior National Champion. Abbie began coaching while still pursuing a master’s degree and still actively competing. They are a proud “Double Dawg” of the University of Georgia, where they earned both MS and BS degrees in Exercise Science. The transition from swimmer to coach felt like a natural progression for Abbie.