Swim Type 3: The Kicktastic

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Swim Smooth's Swim Type system shows you the six distinct ways that swimmers classically swim, from beginner to elite competitor. Identify your Swim Type and we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to improve.

Other videos in this series:

Introduction to Swim Types: http://youtu.be/2DXiYc2BIvw

1. The Arnie: http://youtu.be/8n94xHkxBtw
2. The Bambino: http://youtu.be/wdBU4fYMYSA
3. The Kicktastic: http://youtu.be/65e5sMr_268
4. The Overglider: http://youtu.be/OPrNv_G-YlQ
5. The Swinger: http://youtu.be/5NcXYN2IxOc
6. The Smooth: http://youtu.be/vceKCgkc9SE

Full info and STROKE CORRECTION GUIDES on the dedicated website: http://www.swimtypes.com

Please post your comments below!

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[Harry L]

Hey guys, the reason for there is more female kicktastic is because ladies almost always have a relatively flexible ankle than a same swimming background male. Therefore they will be able to generate more power from their kicks. Now you see why that is? It's from my every day training observation :D

[swimsmooth]

Hi MarineKingPride, that's certainly a major reason! Women also have wider hips and so a better Q angle for kicking, plus they generally have shorter arms than men which makes developing feel for the water harder. It's also quite common to hear female kicktastics say they don't want to build upper body muscle and so prefer to kick hard - so there can be psychological factors too. Enjoy your swimming!

[drcuffe]

Really enjoyed these videos, I only swim once a week, for the last few months after competing when young. Going to watch all these videos a few times to give me bits to work on. Its videos like this that really make me like youtube. thanks

[Bernd Schuller]

my kick SUCKS big time, and I find it really hard to improve it, both the technique and the endurance aspects.

[Harry L]

hi swimsmooth, where can I find the definition of Q angle that you are talking about please?

[Joey Lama]

I am a male and I think I am a kicktastic haha but I also think I have better catch then most shown on this video.