Swimming - Freestyle - Flutter-Kick Basics

Depending on the type of swimming you're doing... competitive, fitness, or open water... the ability to control your legs, and keep them productive, is very important. Here are a few key things to keep in mind as you work on your flutter kick.

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[johnds1963]

As a runner you just explained why my kick is un productive - Thank-you! I will work on my ankle flexibility!

[goswim098]

@johnds1963 - And as a swimmer... you probably know why I have such a hard time running. We all have our place right?

[MoopsZ]

Fantastic! Thank YOU! You have just resolved the main thing discouraging me from swimming over the past 8 years! I have been kicking with Straight legs since high school. ( Just lost a lot of respect for my coach of then)

[goswim098]

@MoopsZ - I think a lot of coaches certain mean well... it's just the idea that the legs be "straighter", not "straight" gets lost in translation and understanding. While you certainly don't wan HUGE bends in the legs... the should be some. Besides... sure makes things a long easier! :)

[biologyclass101]

great! our midterm exam on swimming is to do Flutter Kick(with board, of course) from the start to the last of the lane. I can't make it through, and our midterm exam is already on Monday. This really helped me, I usually do straight legs and strong kick (so the water usually splash), but it's not the right move. Thank You so much.

[goswim098]

@biologyclass101 - Go get 'em and visit our site and let us know how you did! Good luck and keep the toes pointed too!

[maxikmaxi]

Thanks, I find the right video. Now I understand my problem was straight legs.

[BWpepperr]

fantastic.this really helped.

[PeruvianConan]

Perfect!

[horror469]

How do I keep my body close to the top of the water, or flat ?

[Guffbox]

@goswim098 story of my life. i am an avid runner but i can barely get my ankles to move when i swim. better hit the lanes...

[dugfriendly]

Well done. Thank you!!!!

[Juliermel79]

After the video I can go forward just with the flutter kicks. Thank you!!!

[PatriceFitz]

Very informative. I've just started swimming after many years, and kept trying to do the straight-leg bit... but found I wasn't creating a lot of forward motion! I'll try this and see if it works. My ankles are flexible... I think. I love your encouragement in discovering what is effective for you own body.

[vforviking]

love the correlation of the voice and the video. shows exactly (& vividly too) what he's instructing!!