Russell Mark: Butterfly Technique

Russell Mark is one of the world's most respected stroke technicians. He is the National Team High Performance Manager at USA Swimming.

Before we talk about butterfly technique let's first talk about the dolphin kick. What are some things that we need to be doing for an awesome 5th stroke?

Less undulation creates a flatter, faster stroke.

Having a fast recovery.

From Episode #102 of INSIDE with BRETT HAWKE

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If you analyse most of the 50 fly finals races in world short course meters, you see that guys with least undulation are the ones who swim the fastest.

You can clearly see this if you look at the slowest swimmer in the finals compared to the winners