I need some help with the proper kick cadence (sequence) in freestyle. I have been told that at hand entry the opposite side leg should be kicking down. So I guess the sequence should be coordinated as follows:
left leg kicks down as right leg kicks up - right arm enters water
left leg up/right leg down
left leg down/right leg up
left leg up/right leg down - left arm enters water
etc......
Is this right? I have been having a hard time achieving this and end up kicking sort of randomly. Are there any stroke drills to help implant the correct kick sequence into muscle memory?
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I agree with Damage. I just kick enough to keep streamlined except for all out sprints or finishing hard on a longer swim. Anything more than that and I tire too quickly.
I agree with Damage. I just kick enough to keep streamlined except for all out sprints or finishing hard on a longer swim. Anything more than that and I tire too quickly.
