Swim Kick Drill TechniqueÉ
Andy.Downing
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Ladies and Gents, a situation which I get so badly wrong I am actually glad about – it means there is something drastic I am doing wrong that I need to change…
But the swim drill with a float, and front crawl kick (legs only, no arms), why oh why do I go 10 times slower than everyone else, and actually feel like I am not moving half the time…
Feels just as uncomfortable with head above water, head down, I just feel so rubbish at this drill???
Rest of my swimming is coming on nicely, I had my first front crawl lesson in May this year, and can now keep up with my Tri swimming club twice a week swimming 80 plus lengths a time, and did the 1500 in London Washing Machine fist fight in 37 mins… So I am happy with my overall progress and aim to continue all winter, but just can’t get this drill???
Any ideas?
But the swim drill with a float, and front crawl kick (legs only, no arms), why oh why do I go 10 times slower than everyone else, and actually feel like I am not moving half the time…
Feels just as uncomfortable with head above water, head down, I just feel so rubbish at this drill???
Rest of my swimming is coming on nicely, I had my first front crawl lesson in May this year, and can now keep up with my Tri swimming club twice a week swimming 80 plus lengths a time, and did the 1500 in London Washing Machine fist fight in 37 mins… So I am happy with my overall progress and aim to continue all winter, but just can’t get this drill???
Any ideas?
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Ok, so my opinon is, that if you have mastered balance then you should be practicing kicking drills on your side, either with one arm extended or both by your sides. This will not only help you balance but also when you have you arms at your sides you body can rotate as you kick, and you can understand how a two beat kick can aid fluid body rotation, and how your kick feels as you rotate.
If you have a problem with kicking power it may be worth practicing vertical kicking, if your pool is deep enough. If your kick is strong enough, you should be able to confortably keep your head and neck above water.
With the kick itself you should be focusing on a long legged kick, i.e. the kick is initiated from the hip, not from the knee, and you should allow you knee to flex slightly as your kick, with relaxed ankles, this should cause like a wave motion from you hip to the foot.
I would suggest watching some videos of ian thorpe in particular, as he has one of the best freestyle kicks.
Will try the side drills, and hunt out some footage…