Being able to do the flutter kick is an important prerequisite for learning the front crawl / freestyle stroke. The following article explains the movements of the flutter kick, and also proposes a few exercises to learn this technique (video included). How to Flutter Kick 1) Let’s imagine that you are floating in the water …
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The flutter kick is a simple and efficient kick used in the front crawl/freestyle stroke, but also in the backstroke. Both legs are kept parallel, fairly straight, and quickly flutter up and down with toes pointed. This article explains the technique of the flutter kick as it is used in the front crawl stroke. We also discuss the …
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In the front crawl / freestyle stroke, breathing is a technique on its own that can take a while to master. This is because the head is submerged for the most part of the stroke cycle, which can be stressful for beginners. Additionally, to breathe in, you need to roll your body and coordinate the …
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This article gives you an overview of our swimming drills to learn to swim the front crawl / freestyle stroke. The swimming drills have an increasing difficulty and teach you one skill at a time. This allows you to learn the front crawl by yourself at your own pace. The drills teach you concepts such …
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The freestyle stroke, also known as front crawl, is the fastest and most efficient of the swimming strokes used in competition. This is why it is used in freestyle races and is also often the favorite stroke for experienced swimmers and triathletes. Freestyle Swimming Technique In the next section, we will describe the swimming technique …
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