The tumble turn is a huge part of what separates the competitive swimmer from the everyday lane swimmer. Here are 5 steps to improving your tumbles.

Backstroke starts. Love them or hate them, a good start can mean the difference between first and second. Our pictorial guide will give you a few pointers about how to make the most of your start in five steps, all the way through to the breakout.

The track start has become a staple part of swimming in recent years with its prevalence at both local and international meets increasing as swimmers opt to try something different from the more conventional grab start. We take you through the technique using Thomas Rupprath and Jodie Henry as examples.