Why do flutter kicks have to be narrow?

Former Member
Former Member
I notice that emphasis is always made on "narrow" flutter kicks when I watch freestyle DVDs. Why do flutter kicks have to be narrow? Is there any good solution/drill for correcting wide flutter kicks? I happen to have very wide flutter kicks and wonder if that's one of the reasons for being slow.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    When you are taught from the age of 4 how to swim and have a coach who watches and corrects your swimming, by the time you are 20 you have kicked so many yards that it comes natural for the legs to do the right thing. Late comers do have to learn not to fishtail and keep streamline.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    When you are taught from the age of 4 how to swim and have a coach who watches and corrects your swimming, by the time you are 20 you have kicked so many yards that it comes natural for the legs to do the right thing. Late comers do have to learn not to fishtail and keep streamline.
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