I was wondering where I could get fly timing tips. Particularly where your arms should be at the start/finish of the second dolphin. Thanks
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I am unaware of any sites or blogs that can help you so maybe the other guys can help you there.
But in terms of the timing of the kick and arm strokes, as you are aware it is 2 kicks per arm stroke. I always focus on 1 kick as your arms enter the water and 1 kick as your hands are about to leave the water. Both kicks are very important but the 2nd kick is the one that really launches you.
In order for this to happen you need to ensure that your head lifts to breathe before your hands leave the water and then enters the water before your hands do. This helps keep your hips up and makes the kicking action so much easier.
To practise the timing I do lots of 1 arm butterfly and really focus on 1 kick when my hands enter, 1 kick when my hands get to my hips. Just focus in your mind "kick, kick". Once you get the timing on this, swim 3 strokes left arm, 3 strokes right arm and then 3 full strokes.
Hope this helps
I am unaware of any sites or blogs that can help you so maybe the other guys can help you there.
But in terms of the timing of the kick and arm strokes, as you are aware it is 2 kicks per arm stroke. I always focus on 1 kick as your arms enter the water and 1 kick as your hands are about to leave the water. Both kicks are very important but the 2nd kick is the one that really launches you.
In order for this to happen you need to ensure that your head lifts to breathe before your hands leave the water and then enters the water before your hands do. This helps keep your hips up and makes the kicking action so much easier.
To practise the timing I do lots of 1 arm butterfly and really focus on 1 kick when my hands enter, 1 kick when my hands get to my hips. Just focus in your mind "kick, kick". Once you get the timing on this, swim 3 strokes left arm, 3 strokes right arm and then 3 full strokes.
Hope this helps