I have two questions.
1)When someone refers to 2 beat or 6 beat for a kick, is that per stroke or is that per two strokes (left arm, then right arm)?
2)It may just be me, but it seems impossible to count my kicks if I am trying to keep track of how many are in one stroke. It's like when people can pat their head while rubbing their stomach in circles...Is there another way to count the "beats" or do you have to be some citizen of waterworld?
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Originally posted by Rob Copeland
Do a 3-minute kick with a kickboard and NO fins. If you can kick 200 yards or more you have a great kick that will provide excellent propulsion in your race, so use it to your advantage. If you can kick 150 to 200 you have a strong kick that is as asset to your speed. If you kick 100 to 150 you have a fair which should help in balance and body position. If you kick 50 to 100 your kick is most likely slowing you down. If you kick 0 to 50 (yes it does happen) pray for cold water and wetsuits.
Rob, is this a generalization in the swimming world or is this from your own experience as a coach or something? Just curious.
Originally posted by Rob Copeland
Do a 3-minute kick with a kickboard and NO fins. If you can kick 200 yards or more you have a great kick that will provide excellent propulsion in your race, so use it to your advantage. If you can kick 150 to 200 you have a strong kick that is as asset to your speed. If you kick 100 to 150 you have a fair which should help in balance and body position. If you kick 50 to 100 your kick is most likely slowing you down. If you kick 0 to 50 (yes it does happen) pray for cold water and wetsuits.
Rob, is this a generalization in the swimming world or is this from your own experience as a coach or something? Just curious.
