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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thanks for the help guys! yes, after seeing some good kickers (:P) in the pool, and watching some video clips of world class swimmers, I am beginning to see the definition of "flexible" but relaxed ankles!
I've notice something interesting...we're taught to keep our knees pretty much straight and fixed, but I've notice slight knee bends from some of the "decent" swimmers in my pool...is it my imagination or are they doing something "wrong"?
again, thanks for all the replies!
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Former Member
thanks for the help guys! yes, after seeing some good kickers (:P) in the pool, and watching some video clips of world class swimmers, I am beginning to see the definition of "flexible" but relaxed ankles!
I've notice something interesting...we're taught to keep our knees pretty much straight and fixed, but I've notice slight knee bends from some of the "decent" swimmers in my pool...is it my imagination or are they doing something "wrong"?
again, thanks for all the replies!
