I have been trying to incorporate the butterfly kick off the start and turns with my backstroke. I get 2 -4 kicks in before I come to the surface. My question is: how much faster is the butterfly kick than the flutter kick? Or do you have to have a strong fly kick to gain any benefit? ** years ago we were very content with a quick flutter to the surface (and I'm not anywhere near as fast now!)
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Some can, some can't. I have a pretty good dolphin kick but not on my back and especially not underwater. It used to make me so sad to see folks of all ages lying underwater, kicking their brains out, going nowhere while the person in the next lane was up and swimming past them. IF you can do it well, I say go to it. But check with your coach and make sure it is working for you. Just because the elite swimmers can do something doesn't make it great for everyone. It's very flattering to see the other 3 strokes trying to steal part of butterfly !!!!! ;)
Some can, some can't. I have a pretty good dolphin kick but not on my back and especially not underwater. It used to make me so sad to see folks of all ages lying underwater, kicking their brains out, going nowhere while the person in the next lane was up and swimming past them. IF you can do it well, I say go to it. But check with your coach and make sure it is working for you. Just because the elite swimmers can do something doesn't make it great for everyone. It's very flattering to see the other 3 strokes trying to steal part of butterfly !!!!! ;)
