I've noticed that when I kick on my back I really move...when I kick on my stomach it's not as fast. I wouldn't mind so much but I can only do so much backstroke due to an old rotator cuff injury. So...other than kicking (because I am getting really frustrated) what can I do to get my freestyle flutter more effective? Any dryland? I notice that there is rarely any "whitewater" when I kick, even when I feel like I'm kicking hard. I do see "boiling" though. If that even makes sense...Thanks:)
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Thanks guys...I have been working on ankle flex a bit but maybe not the right part of the movement. I can easily point almost to the floor when sitting with legs out straigt. Maybe it's the reverse move I need to work on. In fact, it makes sense that it could be a problem. I'll try that ankle sit thing...my knees are non-problematic.
Also, I noticed in one of the posts that someone mentioned making a conscious effort to point the toes while kicking freestyle. To me it seems like that would tighten up the movement...I was thinking the kick was supposed to be looser. Help!
btw...I use a small pointed type kickboard that forces me to maintain streamline (makes you use more of the core to keep straight too). It doesn't bother my back...traditional kickboards definitely do. I think it's called an alignment kickboard. It's been great for side kicking as well.
Thanks guys...I have been working on ankle flex a bit but maybe not the right part of the movement. I can easily point almost to the floor when sitting with legs out straigt. Maybe it's the reverse move I need to work on. In fact, it makes sense that it could be a problem. I'll try that ankle sit thing...my knees are non-problematic.
Also, I noticed in one of the posts that someone mentioned making a conscious effort to point the toes while kicking freestyle. To me it seems like that would tighten up the movement...I was thinking the kick was supposed to be looser. Help!
btw...I use a small pointed type kickboard that forces me to maintain streamline (makes you use more of the core to keep straight too). It doesn't bother my back...traditional kickboards definitely do. I think it's called an alignment kickboard. It's been great for side kicking as well.
