Reading through the recent posts on kickboard use brought to mind a question someone might have an answer for.
I noticed while doing "kick on side" drills that I have a lot more difficulty maintaining balance and propulsion on one side versus the other. I think this is caused by having more kicking strength in one (dominant) leg compared to the other. This situation is not noticeable in "kick on back" drills or regular freestyle swimming.
Is there a drill or focus swim where I could work on the weaker leg? I guess I could try kick sets using just the weaker leg. Would this be beneficial?
Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice.
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This is a complete shot in the dark; I may be completely off base with this... However, do you breath only to one side? I know always breathing to one side can cause an asymmetry in your body roll and arm stroke. Perhaps the need to roll farther to your breathing side causes you to kick harder with your leg on that same side? If so, maybe learning to breath to the other side might address this?
Matt
This is a complete shot in the dark; I may be completely off base with this... However, do you breath only to one side? I know always breathing to one side can cause an asymmetry in your body roll and arm stroke. Perhaps the need to roll farther to your breathing side causes you to kick harder with your leg on that same side? If so, maybe learning to breath to the other side might address this?
Matt
