Best Flutter Kick Drill Progression for a Fast Efficient Freestyle Swim

[@speedo1105]

for those who may have trouble with these drills, which are good drills, try using swim fins. the frustration that a lot of people encounter is "going nowhere" which for many is merely repeating the same mistakes. use the fins until you experience what it feels like to move smoothly through the water. wean yourself off the fins gradually. they work for me with my classes.

[@FullCircleCoaching]

yes, of course, there are actually a few regressions you can take if these drills are too difficult; number 1 is flexibility in the hips! - if you don't have it, even kicking across the pool with a kickboard can be challenging- SO please check out my swim stretch video on this playlist. Then use fins- my favorite is the Z2's from Finis, and I have a link to them here on my www.swimoutlet.com/fullcircle store. These fins are not too long and can help improve your ankle mobility and get you using your hips to kick. Please master this kick series with fins as well as doing your dry land swim strength video, and you can greatly improve your propulsion. My swim essentials course is starting on Feb 17/ 18 2024. look for information on how to join in person or virtually!

[@emmyin]

Hi thanks so much

[@nitinbhonsle7273]

This is the best tutorial I ever had seen... Thank you

[@FullCircleCoaching]

So happy you enjoyed it!

[@isabelcanteros5721]

Gracias Gracias Gracias 😊

[@FullCircleCoaching]

How are you doing on your swimming?! Did these help

[@richardpowell1425]

I notice in some of the drills the lower legs are moving a lot. Should I be aiming to do the same or have a tighter kick movement?

[@FullCircleCoaching]

ideally you want your legs together and not much space....make sure you have the proper streamline position...not arching your back too much and not using knees to kick, but your hips do move...So yes you want a flow in your kick and not too tight

[@isabelcanteros5721]

Excelente 👌

[@Anythingforfreedom]

What's the significance of breaking the surface of the water?

[@FullCircleCoaching]

Just the ankles breaking the surface allows you to be in stream line. Think of a light boil movement of the water. If feet and legs too low underwater they are drag- think about your body being like a boat up on a plane after the acceleration happens- or staying below the water the body never gets on the plane that allows it to cut through the water with the least amount of resistance

[@FullCircleCoaching]

When you feet gently break the surface like a light boil it indicates the legs are not dragging which slows you down

[@tobby_fabulous]

But I find it quite helpful a resource

[@FullCircleCoaching]

i wish I had more! thanks for the comments !

[@udayanmustafi3963]

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[@zmli9610]

When i did the sideway kicking drills with one arm reaching forward (pointing slightly downwards), I could not get my shoulder and hip to rise towards the water surface. Any tips on how to achieve this?

[@FullCircleCoaching]

Hi yes That's great you are reaching with hand but you also need to press down on your armpit to get the hips up, think that you are a seesaw you press the front end down not too low put with moderate pressure and your hips will pop up Using fins can help! Lmk how it goes

[@tobby_fabulous]

In fact 14 likes and no comment

[@tobby_fabulous]

This video has less than 100 likes... why?

[@FullCircleCoaching]

Help me share it!!!