Dolphin kick: underwater "body roll" swimming

RE: Dolphin kick: underwater "body roll" swimming

Xenadiva — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:28:22 GMT

I know how to dolphin kick but what is the underwater "body roll"? Does this mean rotating your body as you dolphin kick?

RE: Dolphin kick: underwater "body roll" swimming

Former Member — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:07:34 GMT

Some people have a hard time learning it. They try to hard. You want your body to be loose and flowing. Don't bend your knees, but don't lock them. Let them flow with the rest of your body. Your hips lead you, so keep them big. Good Luck!

RE: Dolphin kick: underwater "body roll" swimming

ande — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:50:57 GMT

actually you want to bend your knees at a certain point in the kick cycle that's how you generate power and speed with your kick you also want to learn how to kick with your upsweep and down sweep ande Some people have a hard time learning it. They try to hard. You want your body to be loose and flowing. Don't bend your knees, but don't lock them. Let them flow with the rest of your body. Your hips lead you, so keep them big. Good Luck!

RE: Dolphin kick: underwater "body roll" swimming

Former Member — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:55:02 GMT

Not really that hard to learn, honestly. You'll find that it's a natural movement. And quite efficient. Give it a try and see for yourself. :cool: good luck!