Importance of second kick in butterfly?

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.
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  • Former Member
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    Take a video in slow motion I am sure you will find it. If not add it. Is it possible to have a 2nd kick and not know it? pretty sure I had it in age group but as far as I can tell I am now down to one in my 2nd career. A coach told me I am doing it but I can't feel anything. ???? Seems it might be close to impossible to swim the stroke correctly without it but it all happens so fast I can never break it down. My legs and kick in general are now so weak that maybe it has reduced to a small portion of a kick or something??
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Take a video in slow motion I am sure you will find it. If not add it. Is it possible to have a 2nd kick and not know it? pretty sure I had it in age group but as far as I can tell I am now down to one in my 2nd career. A coach told me I am doing it but I can't feel anything. ???? Seems it might be close to impossible to swim the stroke correctly without it but it all happens so fast I can never break it down. My legs and kick in general are now so weak that maybe it has reduced to a small portion of a kick or something??
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