Noticing that "kicking through the centerline" thing was key for me in fixing my butterfly and also getting anything out of my UDK as a middle aged masters swimmer. I think of it in terms of ending up in a "pike" position to make the kick work. Thanks for the video -- I really enjoy the no-nonsense academic delivery in your work. I'm struggling with tendinitis in my elbow right now, so I'm focusing on huge kick sets for the next couple weeks, and I'm planning to use some of these ideas to advance my kicking while I'm hurt. z
That's great! Keep up the good work. Some kick focusing training can often be a real difference maker. Piking is a good way of thinking about it, just make sure it's controlled.
I wouldn't worry about it. I don't pay attention to it at all. If the bubbles are there, the kick is doing what it needs to do. The hands are sort of for 'balance', and I don't really care if that's happening. Hope that helps!
i have seen alot of people say that pros kick hard on " both sides" meaning they kick fast on the up kick and down kick. is there much propulsion in the straight up kick? or is it just to a recovery action to start another strong down kick?
Noticing that "kicking through the centerline" thing was key for me in fixing my butterfly and also getting anything out of my UDK as a middle aged masters swimmer. I think of it in terms of ending up in a "pike" position to make the kick work. Thanks for the video -- I really enjoy the no-nonsense academic delivery in your work. I'm struggling with tendinitis in my elbow right now, so I'm focusing on huge kick sets for the next couple weeks, and I'm planning to use some of these ideas to advance my kicking while I'm hurt. z
That's great! Keep up the good work. Some kick focusing training can often be a real difference maker. Piking is a good way of thinking about it, just make sure it's controlled.
Andrew I just love your passion and enthusiasm. Thanks for the interesting video. I will give it a try with my swimmers today.
Thanks! You are welcome!
Nice good information and clearly explained thanks for your insights.
You are welcome!
Super video, Andrew. Thank you. Flipper kicker (male) seems to be using his hands/arms to help him balance. Is this ok when first acquiring the skill?
I wouldn't worry about it. I don't pay attention to it at all. If the bubbles are there, the kick is doing what it needs to do. The hands are sort of for 'balance', and I don't really care if that's happening. Hope that helps!
i have seen alot of people say that pros kick hard on " both sides" meaning they kick fast on the up kick and down kick. is there much propulsion in the straight up kick? or is it just to a recovery action to start another strong down kick?
I think there is probably some. However, the skills that set up the next kick are the same ones that potentially create more propulsion.
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