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It is polite to do something called "circle swimming". That means that you swim up the right side when you start out and then at the wall, you push off and start on the left side. To sum it up, start right, wall, left, wall, right, wall ect......
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That is the general rule,, but it is impolite to jump into someone's lane and just begin doing it. Always get their attention and ask their permission before initiating circle swimming. The other person may not feel comfortable doing it.
If you're sharing the lane with only one other swimmer, it is general practice to "split the lane" meaning you each take one half of the lane and stay on that side. Once a third person (or more) joins your lane, swimmers will have to circle swim (as described above). Be sure to let everyone in the lane know you've changed to circle swim so you don't run into one another.
A few other tips from a lifelong swimmer: don't clog up the wall! when resting at a wall, stay to your left so others can flip turn on the right side of the wall. Even if there are several resting, move over to the left and leave a space for those still swimming to turn.
When swimming slower than those behind you, pull over to the side at the wall so that they may pass. If you don't, aggressive swimmers may try to pass you in the middle of the lane which is bad for everyone. If you feel someone tagging your feet while you swim, that's the swimmer behind you letting you know they want to pass.
NEVER leave the wall just before a faster swimmer comes into the wall! ( I can't tell you how frustrating this is and how often it happens) the faster swimmer will be forced to hit the brakes immediately to not run you over. Just wait until they leave the wall and you can leave right after. Since they're faster you shouldn't catch them.
Be aware of the speed of the lane you're choosing. If the swimmers already in that lane seem much faster or slower than you, consider a different lane, or realize that you may have to change your speed to accommodate others.
We all need to share the pool so please try to be considerate of others, and have a great swim!
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