I am a rookie in swimming so please take it easy on me if the question sounds too dumb.When swimming freestyle my ankles tend to criss-scross each other while flutter kicking.That happens when I rotate my body on the side for the arm recovery.Is it supposed to happen or are legs supposed to be parellel to each other at all times.How can I avoid doing that?
Thanks.
Most coaches try to remove any cross-over from kicks. Often the cross over of a symptom of something not right with the position of the torso and it’s rotation. Without knowing what is causing the crossover, it’s difficult to give suggestions on how to correct it.
You might want to try a 6-beat switch drill. Push off on your left side left arm extended, right arm at your side, maintaining a level body position. Kick 6 beats of flutter kick. Then take a stroke, rotating to your right side, right arm extended, and left arm at your side. Concentrate on your body position through the pull and don’t cross your feet.
There are lots of other drills, but without knowing what to fix, it is hard to hone in on one or two. If you have access to a coach and a Masters Program work with them.
Most coaches try to remove any cross-over from kicks. Often the cross over of a symptom of something not right with the position of the torso and it’s rotation. Without knowing what is causing the crossover, it’s difficult to give suggestions on how to correct it.
You might want to try a 6-beat switch drill. Push off on your left side left arm extended, right arm at your side, maintaining a level body position. Kick 6 beats of flutter kick. Then take a stroke, rotating to your right side, right arm extended, and left arm at your side. Concentrate on your body position through the pull and don’t cross your feet.
There are lots of other drills, but without knowing what to fix, it is hard to hone in on one or two. If you have access to a coach and a Masters Program work with them.
