I'm a 65 year old male just getting in Masters Swimming. My freestyle kick is probably the worst in the world and my 50 yd time 59 sec proves it.
When I kick with a board I don't move at hardly at all and by 10 yds I'm beat.
BTW I have used the Total Immersion Drill where you kick on your side with one hand extended and that way I can kick several laps, slow but at least I can move.
If you can point me to a web site or book or give me some hints to improve my kick.
Thanks,
Bob
ankle flexibility is a key issue but the other is just
Learning how to kick fast
how to move your legs fast and push against the water for propulsion
I think the biggest problem is swimmers take it easy on kick sets
because they believe they are terrible kickers.
their self talk is "I am a terrible kicker"
swimmers have to develop a fast kick then use it when they are swimming
Paul calls this integration.
I believe ankle flexibility is the primary problem and can be fixed by some simple exercises.
Roll-up a towel and place it under the toes, then sit on the heels (should be together along with your knees). It's simple but should help. Coach T.
ankle flexibility is a key issue but the other is just
Learning how to kick fast
how to move your legs fast and push against the water for propulsion
I think the biggest problem is swimmers take it easy on kick sets
because they believe they are terrible kickers.
their self talk is "I am a terrible kicker"
swimmers have to develop a fast kick then use it when they are swimming
Paul calls this integration.
I believe ankle flexibility is the primary problem and can be fixed by some simple exercises.
Roll-up a towel and place it under the toes, then sit on the heels (should be together along with your knees). It's simple but should help. Coach T.
