2 beat kick

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:31:18 GMT

I just found out about Kate Ziegler's record in the GMU alumni magazine. I think it's great how Mason's athletics programs are doing, first the basketball team getting to the final four in 2006, now this. Ah, I see now that she is a pro she can no longer compete for GMU.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:45:43 GMT

As you know I am a six beater, I found this from a very old post coachesinfo.com/.../wg3-img1.gif Well, look at cars: there is a market for 4x4:s but front wheel drive is adequate for the majority of people. Every time I do the 4x4 version of swimming, the engine stalls!

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:48:36 GMT

As you know I am a six beater, I found this from a very old post coachesinfo.com/.../wg3-img1.gif

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:53:32 GMT

This reminds me of Kate Ziegler. I'm no expert, but someone mentioned how she only does the six-beat on the final lap. There must be a reason for her doing a two-beat the other 1450 meters of this world record swim: www.youtube.com/watch ...but if that was good, this one is Epic (snivel): www.youtube.com/watch

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:53:22 GMT

There is a swimming garu who suggests to kick that way. I forget his name. When you kick this way aren't you actually throwing water off to the side as you twist? It has always seemed so ackward to me.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:46:26 GMT

When you kick this way aren't you actually throwing water off to the side as you twist? It has always seemed so ackward to me.

RE: 2 beat kick

Rob Copeland — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:41:35 GMT

Just wanted to add that at the end of the clip it demonstrates 6, 4 and 2 beat kicks.Looking at want they call a 4-beat kick, it appears to be a 6-beat kick with a weak 3rd and 5th beat. It appears that her left hand enters as the right foot starts its downbeat and the right hand enters when the left foot starts its down beat. The only way to do this is with a 2 or 6 beat kick or by not kicking left-right-left-right…

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:16:40 GMT

Look at this animated clip made by the japanese. I think the woman illustrated in the film won a medal in the olympics for Japan. Anyhow the clips clearly shows the timing of the kicks. Great computer generated animation. The japanese are really something. www.youtube.com/watch Just wanted to add that at the end of the clip it demonstrates 6, 4 and 2 beat kicks.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:10:00 GMT

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:12:17 GMT

It's happening so fast that the timing is hard to notice. But take a look at these freeze frames. As each arm enters...the opposite foot comes down. Either way...by letting your legs dangle slightly, rather than kicking hard...the timing will come naturally.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:27:26 GMT

Give me that old six beat thing over the 2 beat kick anytime.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:24:35 GMT

I actually think you did the right think by accident :-) I watched Manaudou's video more carefuly this time, i think you're supposed to do a kick and arm stroke on the same side, not the opposite.

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:12:59 GMT

Ok, last night during my workout I was attempting to do a 2 beat kick, but it seems that instead of kicking with the opposite leg when my hand entered the water, I was kicking with the leg on the same side. :( How do I correct this? Are there some drills that I can do to correct my timing? Help!!!

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:58:03 GMT

Really well done. This link on goswim.tv explains the sequence thoroughly. It's a very helpful web-site which I pass along to many of the curious age group swimmers at our pool. www.goswim.tv/drilloftheweek_comments.php

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:39:01 GMT

I actually think you did the right think by accident :-) I watched Manaudou's video more carefuly this time, i think you're supposed to do a kick and arm stroke on the same side, not the opposite. Opposite side works best for me. It's just like walking, when you put one leg and opposite arm forward for balance. Here's a demonstration (me) slowed down 50%. You shouldn't emulate anything I do except the 2-beat kick if that's what you want to do. video.google.com/videoplay

RE: 2 beat kick

Former Member — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:47:20 GMT

2 beat kicks work in sync with the arms in most cases. It adds both leverage and balance to the stroke. As the left arm enters...the right foot thumps with a down beat. Right arm enters...the left foot thumps down. Laure has a very pronounced two beat kick ...www.youtube.com/watch You can see it clearly towards the end of this clip. When she switches gears though...the kick tempo changes to 6 beats, and her arms develop more turnover. Really incredible swimmer. PS...welcome to the forum.