FREESTYLE KICK: BEST TIPS FOR IDEAL TECHNIQUE

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In this video, you will learn how to perform freestyle kicks in the best way! You will be able to swim fast and efficiently.

In the beginning, we will figure out, what is the main point of performing kicks in swimming. How does it help us to gain high position in the water and how much does it improve our swimming speed. When you are swimming calmly, you can perform only 2 kicks per 2 arm strokes.

Then, I will show you the best swimming drills that will help you to have high position in the water and to keep legs on the surface.

Next, we will take a detailed look at swimming mistakes that many swimmers do. You will understand how to prevent them and your swimming will ease a lot. For triathlon swimmers it is important to set up correct kicking technique. This will allow to swim efficiently to save a lot of energy.

First, we will start practicing freestyle kicking technique on land. This will allow you to feel correct movements. After that, I will show you swimming drill that will help you in setting up correct freestyle kicks. Kicking next to the wall is one of the most useful swimming drill.

Also, you will learn how to kick off and glide correctly. An arrow position will help you to feel the best possible speed you can have. This will increase your overall swimming level.

Moreover, in this tutorial, I will show you essential swimming drills that will make your swimming easy and comfortable.

It is very important that you regularly perform all the drill I have shown you.

Please, let me know in the comments, what is the most important in swimming?

[SwimUp]

What is the most important in swimming?
- Technique
- Coaching
- Suitable training plan

[sitara]

I am an adult beginner and have always wanted to learn the freestyle swim technique. However I have been very frustrated with my inability to learn the flutter kick because i was having no forward motion. I watched your video very carefully and was so excited when your technique worked for me. I am able to propel forwards now. I still cannot turn for a breath but that is my next hurdle :)
Thanks coach

[PradeepKumar-fcjd]

All we need is a best coach who teaches correct techniques step by step

[jessiepriya]

Very clear instructions for beginners like me. Much appreciated. I believe Coaching is the most important aspect for swimming.

[dg]

Excellent video! My feeling is that technique is most important. The coach's most important job is to teach optimum technique, and the training plan must reinforce that technique. For example, looking back at some of my age-group practice years, I think some of our coaches had us doing too much distance after our form was breaking down, and that can be very counterproductive, especially for young swimmers.

[VeraMega]

Nice video. I am 68 years old and I am still struggling with my free style because my kicks. I do a lot of drills but I am not good yet. The life guard at YMCA where I do my exercises said to bend my nose and my chin down looking for the deep I feel my hips lifting a little bit. I am still practising who knows one day I will get.😊

[ProdByCzar]

I’ve been thinking about taking in swimming for a year now, and today was my first day. It was harder than I thought but I won’t give up. I’m excited to take on the techniques recommend on this video. Thank you guys! On to lesson 2.

[Skinsalus]

Its my second day today, i watch your videos one by one and perform the same drill for an hr. One day at a time, thank you coach 😊

[deliadee]

What I love best about these videos is the on-land training before it goes into water!!!

[jaisriram]

I found it easy and got so much clarity with your technics... I wil better my self.. Thanks a lot

[tijj]

Just a random swimming tip: Do not and I mean do not try to test how long you can hold your breath under water for too long, and make sure to take breaths while swimming pretty often. There a condition anyone can get called shallow after blackout. Though it can happen not just shallow but deep. It’s technically where you stop breathing. And you drown pretty fast (immediately ) Be careful don’t do challenges with other sayin who can hold their breath longer. Stay safe!

[navneetkumar]

I feel coaching is the most important as other two could be learned from having a good coach by your side. What's your view please tell ?

[girmachew]

I am watching your videos before my swimming practice and I'm really improving a lot with these swimming techniques...thank you so much 🙏

[almarosaugalde]

Thank you for the good lessons and tips. I took lessons and worked as a life guard in my teenage years. Now I am over 65 and have not forgotten most of the techniques, swimming is a little bit like learning to ride a bicycle, once you learn it well, you will never forget but can always improve your technique. Thanks again for your refresher course.

[tz]

Kicking the feet should at the very least, keep the legs high in the water, to minimise water resistance. Don’t expect much more. The arms provide most of the forward movement. Best single pice of advice I’ve heard on technique.👍

[katea]

I am glad to come across your videos, I am sixty years old and just start swimming lessons it is assuring to know that we were taken through these processes. Though I closed my eyes in water when we did all the breathing and the sliding swimming. I hope to go through your video through your training videos to prepare me in advance by so making it easier for me to learn with ease.

[mike_ro]

Хорошее видео! В моем заплыве на 777 км за 30 дней я постоянно работал ногами по 4 гребка ногой за цикл, вольным стилем. Это очень важно для скольжения!

[jmchin]

Thank you for the great video and advices !
Most important: Technique comes first.
Without right technique it is hard for the others to fall in place.

[dominicpaul]

Great video and explanations. Love that low energy 2 beat kick. As a recent convert to swimming, I’ve noticed the best swimmers go twice as fast as me, covering the same distance in half the strokes. Lots to learn 🧜‍♂️

[Enchanted]

A good technique guided by the right coach which will eventually result into a suitable training plan ...so the most important is the right coach