Does anyone else here NOT kick when they swim freestyle?
When I was 19, a coach told me that a lot of "real" freestylers don't kick, which was a surprise to me because every other coach I'd had would yell at me to kick during my events. I grew up thinking I was the odd one out, but maybe someone on here knows what I'm talking about...
I think anyone who uses a two-beat kick is essentially "not kicking" from the perspective that the kick isn't really providing propulsion, but merely helps with balance. There have been plenty of successful swimmers that use a two-beat kick. I've never actually seen someone not kick at all. That seems like it would be analogous to running without pumping your arms.
I think anyone who uses a two-beat kick is essentially "not kicking" from the perspective that the kick isn't really providing propulsion, but merely helps with balance. There have been plenty of successful swimmers that use a two-beat kick. I've never actually seen someone not kick at all. That seems like it would be analogous to running without pumping your arms.
