Stupid Question:
Why is it more difficult to do dolphin kick on your stomach underwater than on your back underwater?
It seems that I can kick easier, faster and longer on my back than I can on my stomach.
Is this a matter of biomechanics or am I just a loser who can't do fly kick very well on his stomach underwater?
John Smith
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Natalie Coughlin curls her lip up to close off her nostrils for underwater backstroke. I've tried it,not as easy as it looks. Anyone else have any tips for doing this?
I do this naturally, but it's not the easiest thing to explain. The best I can describe it is that I stick my lips out like a kiss, then use my lower lip to push my upper lip against my nose. If you still going :confused: , I can try to explain it a different way, but it may just be something you have to learn instictually.
Natalie Coughlin curls her lip up to close off her nostrils for underwater backstroke. I've tried it,not as easy as it looks. Anyone else have any tips for doing this?
I do this naturally, but it's not the easiest thing to explain. The best I can describe it is that I stick my lips out like a kiss, then use my lower lip to push my upper lip against my nose. If you still going :confused: , I can try to explain it a different way, but it may just be something you have to learn instictually.
