How To Eggbeater and Tread Water for Beginners

We teach how to tread water using the most efficient technique, the eggbeater kick. Treading water is great to learn whether you play water polo or just want to get stronger in the water. We teach the progression step by step from breaststroke to eggbeater. Proper technique is emphasized and the steps are slow and easy to follow. We also have a Part 2 and a Part 3 video to help you improve your treading.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

We just released a new eggbeater video that helps fix rotation problems. It's very simple but very effective! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHm6foyrqaqVgaM We truly appreciate all your support and positive feedback over the years! Love being able to share our treading water knowledge and techniques with you.

[@udayanmustafi3963]

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[@brandonbussieres767]

Thanks man, you are the first person I've found to have broken it down like that. Now I feel that I can actually learn it.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@WestCParallel49]

Agreed! My swim coach doesn't explain it, as well as this video! kudos

[@mromneyobama]

Did you learn it? How long to master?

[@Ballerina55]

You explained and demonstrated that so well I'm ready to go take more swimming lessons. Thank you!

[@sanghyukcho4571]

The Best eggbeater teaching video ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, we really appreciate that.

[@shrap8]

La Mirada Shaquatics Water Polo Club Really, step by step, clear and to the point.

[@marxpal]

Keeping the knees high while doing the eggbeater is a thing I'll be remembering. I know how to swim like the basic freestyle and breast stroke but I always get nervous when the water gets deep and I have nothing to step to. I've always wanted to learn treading and this video definitely gave me a lot of pointers in doing it the right way. Can't wait to try this out soon.

[@Believer110]

I feel you... I do backstroke and breaststroke but when it comes to deep water I'm scared af.

[@elliehisto9800]

Same here

[@Erick-ev5zt]

I agree. He's the only coach who emphasized bringing the knees high. Also I learned from another coach also on KZbin, is to not go straight vertically when threading cause you will get tired easily. Instead lean your head forward so that your body will be almost 45 degrees on the water much like a forward slash "\"

[@edog1955]

Thank you so much! I'll be taking Red Cross Lifeguard training soon, but haven't mastered treading water with no hands--this really helps! W-a-a-a-y better than my freestyle kick! [PS--I'll be 60 this year! You're never too old!]

[@seikibrian8641]

+edog1955 "You're never too old" I'm so glad to read your comment, and I couldn't agree more. Although I've been snorkeling for most of my life, I never really learned to swim without gear. Well, I took my first formal swimming lesson today...and I'm 60.

[@quantic6064]

How’s it going?

[@carolynwang8338]

God, whenever I kicked breastroke, It felt extremely painful around the groin. Guess what, I've been doing the kick wrong all 9 years of my swimming!!! I've been doing exactly what you mentioned the wrong way of kicking breastroke is. Today, I swam using your tips, and it didn't hurt anymore! Thank you so much you have no idea I was almost about to quit swimming because of the pain. If anyone else has similar problems to me, try the two tips they gave on breastroke out! It really helps! Edit: I'm a pretty fast swimmer as well, and been trying to find what was wrong with my kick all these years! THANK YOU SO MUCH ONCE AGAIN! :D

[@junezhang2128]

I went swimming hours ago and could hardly keep my breath, this guy can talk. I feel like shit.

[@ladys8615]

This vid was made 7 years ago and still is relevant. I can swim well but get nervous with treading lol. Thank you for this simplified instruction.

[@ahcryz2543]

you know whats worse, the comments from 7 years ago and saying they'll try and you trying to awkardly ask them for results for smth they did 7 years ago

[@MrRendy1971]

The best and simplest explanation about eggbeater and treading water. I understand now the relations about breast stroke and eggbeater ....Thankyou very much.

[@ahcryz2543]

I just wanna ask if you are still alive..

[@nisher15]

Best explanation for the egg beater kick! Everyone just really confused me in the past trying to explain it. "Alternating breast stroke kicks", so simple.

[@LOADING...o.o.o]

Omg. I have been looking for this technique for ten years. Finally found this video.

[@ArleneMCooke]

For the first time, I actually can visualize this kick. Other explanations just confused me. Will be practicing it this week!

[@ahcryz2543]

I just wanna ask if you are still alive..

[@Aritul]

@@ahcryz2543 Lol. Hopefully!

[@Sssaidani]

The one and only video to finally master Eggbeater.

[@akshyp2001]

I would also like to chime in and say that this is the best tutorial about the eggbeater kick. This technique builds on what most people are already good at namely, the elementary frog kick. Thanks for sharing it.

[@nerd9992]

best teaching for tread kick.period.

[@FmTrini]

Best water threading technique I’ve seen on KZbin thus far...very detailed especially the feet locking parts and keeping the knees up during the egg beater thank you 🙏🏾

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you and happy treading!

[@ahcryz2543]

@@ShaquaticsNet wow you replying after 7 years

[@alif01921]

honestly you have explained it like the easiest way I have ever seen.it is helpfull for breastsstroke also. keep up the good work man

[@umbreensherwani]

Thankfully he explained about foot position which hardly any one explains, when to keep flex and when to keep pointed, it really helped. Excellent explanation.

[@Roadrunner2206]

Excellent video for beginners. Thanks for breaking it down!

[@setyopranowo9800]

You have an amazing step to learn eggbeater kick. Awesome !!! Thanks

[@user-wr3rf4jx2y]

Thanks for your help. I can now start steady and powerful propulsion, and it is the most useful lifesaving kick for vertical support.

[@StewSmith182]

Great drills and teaching. I forward this video to countless people preparing for military treading tests. Thank you.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you!

[@oliviagow-smith1767]

This is soooo helpful!! Thanks!!!

[@donb3848]

Amazing , even after 70 years I can still learn something. Thanks for a great video.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Even.Mindedness]

Thank you!!

[@davidharmon8809]

Awesome video, thank you very much, your clear explanation helped me!

[@ritadongo4644]

Thank You, this video is very useful to study how to do eggbeater kick and breaststroke kick vertical.

[@boonlenglow1083]

Thank you! This video is helpful

[@trangbonghappykidmoments1853]

Thank u so much very detailed and easy to understand. It helped me a lot.

[@uberLejoe]

Thanks for the video. I've been teaching myself how to swim and this helps tremendously.

[@jozzequ2138]

I was looking for a video like this. Thank you. will try tomorrow.

[@everythinghere1487]

thank u sir u teaching me a real . step by step u are a perfect trainer im happy to watch ur video now im downloding this

[@theuts-z5603]

THE BEST.. WILL TRY IT THIS WEEKEND

[@kenjohnsiosan9707]

Im currently learning how to do eggbeater kick, Im glad I've found your video Sir. Thanks a lot.

[@jakepadilla7126]

This was way more helpful and much better explained than any of the special warfare videos on here or my instructor tbh lmao. Thank you!

[@gautamhegde7696]

thank u so much ...the knees up thing really helped

[@udaybali356]

very good technique to learn

[@Wheel333]

Perfect thank you.

[@nikkifinn1383]

Having to take the lifesaving certification again after a thousand years (!!) and I found this video. The new standards no longer permit my old forgotten technique. Always have trouble with what seems to be something terribly simple--I will break it right down again to see if I can manage it. Been ages since I attempted eggbeater. Thanks for posting!

[@keilasantanadasilva7975]

9y has passed and this content still useful. Thank you! 🎉

[@ShaquaticsNet]

You're welcome!

[@conscience2370]

Very good explanation. Simple n easy to understand. Thank you.

[@x78340]

I'm gonna try it! Thx!

[@alvaroromero4821]

this helps me with me being a better set ...thnx for making this vid props

[@kzhang55]

I will try. Thanks!

[@whenshellaltema3672]

Subscribed Best treading water vid on youtube period 10/10 clear detail explanation very educational will go ahead and practice 😃

[@KkKk-st4fw]

Perfect video, thanks

[@Skyclub12]

“Technique is important not speed.” I like that. 👍

[@kegenrodrigues]

Best tutorial on KZbin for egg beater and breaststroke kick. Step by step and common mistakes to avoid is best way to learn here

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you!

[@gamergaming8031]

great comparison to whip kick helps a lot

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

Great job of explicit and systematic modeling of this technique. My swimming instructors need to watch this video. I wish YOU were my instructor❤

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank You!

[@dinovazquez3351]

I just joined the shaqautics rookie program at splash and I think this reqlly helped me out thank you

[@newgunguy4176]

Excellent video.

[@romdruyan]

Wow thats a really good explanation! Thanks a lot

[@evatsang9820]

Great .I leran from you today .Thanks lot

[@jdgamboa5201]

I watched like 20 videos about how to do the eggbeater and this was the only one explained in detail, and the only one that worked for me.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, we came up with our system over years and years of coaching it so happy to help.

[@renupathak6047]

you explained this complicated thing in a very easy way . thanks a lot sir

[@jimgreetham767]

Thank you 😊

[@vivimolina1986]

so glad I watch this video 😁 it helps a lot

[@robertestrella3642]

Thanks, great!

[@ravijasiriwardana4466]

this was a very good video. Learnt a lot!

[@JCVM_VM]

Thank you for the good info. Trying to finally learn to treat water and the technique breakdown and drills you shared help a lot!

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

[@thanhluong8297]

Thank you so much Sir ! You are the BEST ONE … SIMPLE AND CLEARLY EXPLANATION … you are a PRO

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you!

[@narupa9]

Very helpful.....Thanks

[@patrickdeveloper7186]

Best beginner video ever! Straight to the point and commonn mistake have been pointed out too.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@deepakhk8995]

U are ultimate man !!!!! Ur teaching skills are too damn high. Thanks a lot for the great video...

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Thank You

[@erudesu1993]

Thank you

[@Alphaforce100]

Wonderful video. This is probably the only video that actually is descriptive. Everything else is do this do that and you should float. Thank you so much for this video! Great job! I learned the egg beater in about a week and a half thanks to your explanation :)

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, we really appreciate it. We're glad the video helped you out!

[@ChefDomH]

This is awesome

[@RobinahJuru1992]

The only “how-to-tread-water” video that has made sense. Thank you so much! Treading water has always eluded me but I think I’ll be able to grasp it with this explanation. I’ll report back on the outcome 😊.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Please do, I'd love to hear how it goes. Thanks for the feedback and good luck!

[@traveller70]

Thank very clear explanation help a lot.

[@zaidhusain486]

The best video on KZbin for this technique, Respect!

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you! Really appreciate that.

[@zaidhusain486]

@@ShaquaticsNet appreciate you replying back 👍

[@jimmytong7910]

you teach very well ! buddy

[@abdelrahman8865]

i had alot of struggles in water polo but after this vid i will work on my self on eggbeater

[@huusseins]

Thanks man, your instructions are very clear

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thanks, Muhammad, I appreciate that.

[@mariaevanoloroza1768]

Been hard to learn this and now find it so easy! Tomorrow will try it! 🙏🏼thank you

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Awesome, good luck. Check out our eggbeater video with the Dryland exercises also, that will help.

[@dc-ic5lj]

I know this video is old but it’s the best one out there. Thank you

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, that’s because the basic mechanics don’t change so it’s still relevant. Appreciate you watching.

[@user-zy4mg7mx4t]

Thank you!! Very helpful 👍 and easy to understand the way you explain it

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@vahobrasti1049]

old but still very useful video. Better than all the videos I have watched. Great job Coach !

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you!

[@johnmarkbaclayo6965]

This was on point! Thank you

[@ShaquaticsNet]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Very good.

[@aikon104]

im a beginner on swimming. floating is what i really need to learn first. i will try these techniques if i can float. thank you.

[@tazeens]

best tutorial on egg beater. Thanks!!

[@Aritul]

Thank you for this video, particularly the tip about picking up one's knees.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

You’re very welcome. We also have a new one on eggbeater coming out soon as well that we’re excited about, so look out for that.

[@Aritul]

@@ShaquaticsNet I plan to.

[@daniellemoorer6625]

wow! I am really going to practice this. I have been struggling to tread water for a long time....Thank you for this informative video!

[@ahcryz2543]

I just wanna ask if you are still alive..

[@beglam3833]

Thanks

[@martijn130370]

Thanks a lot for the breakdown - will be using it to practise this the first time in 53 years!

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Good luck, let me know how it goes!

[@allisonyoung8808]

This was so helpful! I've watched other videos on egg beater technique but this was the clearest one ! Thank you!

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Appreciate that, thank you and good luck!

[@bourgsusan]

Is this a good or bad exercise for someone that has had a knee replacement? I read somewhere breaststroke is bad for knee replacement. Also, are swim fins bad for someone that has knee replacement?

[@acalyako]

Thank you! I watched about 10 eggbeater video. This one is the best! Eggbeater makes sense now!

[@hokang9220]

I'm a lap swimmer and my breaststroke kicks are not strong. now I know what's my problems after seeing this video. Thank you very much!

[@ahcryz2543]

I just wanna ask if you are still alive..

[@leolaf6501]

Very good expained

[@muirgheasa73]

Love your video! I finally understand how the eggbeating movement works! Thanks so much for breaking it down so incredibly well! Great tips too on common mistakes.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you!

[@samsamsam911]

thanks.

[@ov1981]

best and easy explanation of the movement thanks , watched other videos ,didnt know how was done until now

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thank you, we appreciate that! We plan on making a follow up video with some different drills to help people learn eggbeater, so stay tuned for that as well.

[@MsGnor]

Thanks Dude!! Super helpful 💪🏻

[@ShaquaticsNet]

+MsGnor Glad it helped, good luck!

[@ivandash4685]

FREAKIN AWESOME! Such a straight foward but detailed instruction. THANKS SO MUCH.

[@ahcryz2543]

I just wanna ask if you are still alive..

[@Navneetkhurmi]

Very well explained how to do eggbeater kick. Never thought that its the extension of breaststroke. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Your very welcome, we appreciate the kind words!

[@MsSlimntrim]

best eggbeater kick tutorial ever.

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Thanks, we appreciate that!

[@mariep3554]

That's so interesting! Thank you so much!^^ I'm starting water polo lessons this Tuesday and I'm super excited about it! So now I'm watching some vids to get the idea of it and your vids help me a lot! You are explaining them very well! Thank you so much again!^^

[@alfonsonavarro1042]

Great details...Thanks💪

[@ShaquaticsNet]

Appreciate it, thank you!