Strokes & Kicks

Kicks
The Basic Kicks: The basic kicks in swimming are the flutter kick, the breaststroke kick, the dolphin kick, and the scissor kick.

The flutter kick is the most popular kick of the basic kicks, it's also the easiest to learn. The power to do the kick should come from the upper leg.

The breaststroke kick starts with your legs all the way stretched out and the toes pointed to the rear. After that you bring your heels to your hips just under the top of the water. As your feet get close to your hips bend your knees and point them out. Turn your toes so that they point out also. Then without hesitating push your feet backward and squeeze your legs together until your toes point to the rear again.

The Dolphin kick is kind of like the flutter kick. The difference between them is that in the dolphin kick you move both your legs up and down at the same time.

The scissor kick starts with you body turned to one side. Your legs are together and your toes are pointed back. Bring your knees up and move your legs wide apart ( like the blades of open scissors.) Move your leg that's on top from the hip. Then move both legs together to their starting position.

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This page last updated on 03/31/98