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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Hi Bearcat,
Everyone has a "chocolate" side, the side that is more comfortable or works best for activities that require balance. It is not so much related to strengh but more to balance and kinesthetic awareness.
The only way to even out the two sides is to work the "vanilla" side a little more. It will improve but you will probably always be able to tell the difference.
If you find that there is a noticeable difference in the strength of your legs, you might want to try weight training to even that out.
Good luck!
Kim
Hi Bearcat,
Everyone has a "chocolate" side, the side that is more comfortable or works best for activities that require balance. It is not so much related to strengh but more to balance and kinesthetic awareness.
The only way to even out the two sides is to work the "vanilla" side a little more. It will improve but you will probably always be able to tell the difference.
If you find that there is a noticeable difference in the strength of your legs, you might want to try weight training to even that out.
Good luck!
Kim
