Hi guys...I've read that the ankle flexibility (plantar flexion? pardon the spelling) is very important in flutter kick, as they can mean the difference with a kick with or without propulsive force... My question is, to get my feet to an angle that has some propulsive force I have to "force it slightly", as in it's obviously not my natural feet position. Therefore, do I intentionally "point my toes" when i am doing the down kick of the flutter kick? Or should I just relax the ankle during the entire kicking phase?
Thanks for any response!
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if you can relax your ankles that will help a lot. Fins are one of the best things to help your ankle flexibility. I would occasionally get the foot or calf cramp, but it was more due to the fact that I didn’t drink any water. Make sure you are real hydrated.
if you can relax your ankles that will help a lot. Fins are one of the best things to help your ankle flexibility. I would occasionally get the foot or calf cramp, but it was more due to the fact that I didn’t drink any water. Make sure you are real hydrated.
