Kicking without the kick board

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:42:44 GMT

I am a breaststroker and my knees don't like kicking br on my back either... :) I do different things for different reasons: Kicking on my back helps me focus on keeping the extension from my torso to upper legs (not tucking the knees in) and to stretch out the thighs. Kicking without a float on the front is good for working feel and distance per kick. Kicking with a float I find good for 'training' reps - the board creates some resistance and I do a lot more kicks than I would without

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gobears — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:31:25 GMT

BR kick on my back seems to hurt my knees. PS I am not a very good br kicker. I am a breaststroker and my knees don't like kicking br on my back either... :)

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orca1946 — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:42:28 GMT

At 70, I need to plan ahead for my knees. If it hurts --- then I back off.

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Mullenski — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:34:27 GMT

This thing is really cool and you can do flip turns with it: www.speedousa.com/.../style-7530402

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Former Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:22:02 GMT

Thanks for all the input! After weighing what everyone had to say, I decided to ditch the kick board. I also discovered an added benefit to ditching the kick board -- my swim bag now has room for more "toys"! :woot:

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orca1946 — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:43:00 GMT

BR kick on my back seems to hurt my knees. PS I am not a very good br kicker.

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davidcliff — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:09:06 GMT

Streamline Dolphin Kicking on your back is good to develop a good up kick for your fly!

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orca1946 — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 04:55:53 GMT

Yes --- off topic with the fly kick on the back really makes you kick up to the surface. I have been doing this drill for fly kick for 25 years

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knelson — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:11:06 GMT

I believe that a kick board is a useful device for the *** stroke. With a kick board, you can concentrate on the proper kick without the distraction of breathing and timing. Have you tried breaststroke kicking on your back?

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secondheart — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 04:40:38 GMT

Have you tried breaststroke kicking on your back? Yes. when I kick without a board I kick breaststroke on my back. I believe kicking breaststroke on a board simulates the kick better than on your back without one, because the body's movement trough the water is different (possibly because the butt and knees are moving in opposite directions when you are on your stomach versus back)

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m2tall2 — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:19:08 GMT

Besides - it's hard to do a front or back flip turn with a board. A little off the topic of this post but I just learned a drill recently designed to teach kids to do a proper flip turn by holding a kick board in each hand behind them, kicking into the wall and doing their flip turn. Teaches them to keep their arms up and not moving while flipping. I bet this technique could be applied to create a fairly smooth turn with the board. But I agree, I'd rather just open turn with a board.

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secondheart — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:34:10 GMT

I believe that a kick board is a useful device for the *** stroke. With a kick board, you can concentrate on the proper kick without the distraction of breathing and timing.

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orca1946 — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:53:19 GMT

Why would use a floatation device that makes it easier when you want to work your legs more? :confused: Besides - it's hard to do a front or back flip turn with a board. :agree:You guessed it, I never use one.:D

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 10:03:41 GMT

The benefits to kick boards over other types of kick sets are: - great for socializing - unlimited air - can feel like a break between tough intervals (where you're supposed to cruise on purpose) I've ditched the kick board for any set that's purpose is to be a better kicker. But I had a lovely cool down chatting with a pool mate using a kick board earlier this week - still helped the muscles slow down and at that point I couldn't have given another inch of good technique anyways. Agreed! The only time I use a kick board is if the front desk staff decides to put the 70's station on the sound system, and if others at the pool don't mind if I crank it up a bit. At the end of a workout, I can muster up the energy for one last kick set before cool-down, if I have great classic rock tunes to inspire me. :dj_dance:

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m2tall2 — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 09:37:27 GMT

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 06:38:53 GMT

I like using a board, but I also use it face-down with a snorkel. My shoulders like it that way I do 90% of my kicking without a board for the same reason; however I do free kicking without a snorkel. I will either do a scull to grab a quick breath or do *** pull with a flutter kick.

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__steve__ — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 02:24:47 GMT

I like using a board, but I also use it face-down with a snorkel. My shoulders like it that way

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smontanaro — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 08:51:30 GMT

I gave up kickboards a couple years ago. I've been nursing a sore shoulder for awhile. Kickboards just put needless strain on my shoulder. Besides, when kicking without a board, you can focus on body position, break into a drill, kick on your back, side or front, do all sorts of things you can't do with a board. I actually like kicking on my back with my arms up (elbows or higher out of the water).

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knelson — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 07:25:12 GMT

Nope. Some would argue you should never use a kick board. If you don't like using one, don't use one!