How important is the second kick? I'd like to hear what others think, but unfortunately, "second" is not an allowable search term on the forums ("too common").
Personally, I am starting to think that it is very important.
I think the 2 kick is not only important for propulsion but also for the timing of the stroke. It helps me with my rhythm.
Yes, me too. Or to put the point another way, when I am not able to get a strong second kick in, my rhythm is off.
I seem to recall that when I first learned butterfly many years ago, the MO was to put most of the emphasis on the first kick and to let your legs just follow the undulation for the second one. It's seems as though that thinking has changed (like just about everything else!)
I think the 2 kick is not only important for propulsion but also for the timing of the stroke. It helps me with my rhythm.
Yes, me too. Or to put the point another way, when I am not able to get a strong second kick in, my rhythm is off.
I seem to recall that when I first learned butterfly many years ago, the MO was to put most of the emphasis on the first kick and to let your legs just follow the undulation for the second one. It's seems as though that thinking has changed (like just about everything else!)
