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Interesting site. The advice they give about kick patterns in freestyle are exactly the opposite of what Jon Olsen told me to do at the Race Club. Mr. Smooth does it the way that feels more natural to me, and since I have reverted back in this direction anyway, now I can do so guiltlessly. The kicking patter (6beat) displayed by the Mr.Smooth is timed the way I have been used to teach.
Most important point, during the most powerful (and propulsive) phase of the arm pull, leg same side as the arm pulling is kicking.
And as a bonus, opposite leg is synchronized with arm entry (that is, left arm enters, right leg kicks). So it's no wonder why it feels more natural, this pattern is the one that provides for the best balance I find.
Interesting site. The advice they give about kick patterns in freestyle are exactly the opposite of what Jon Olsen told me to do at the Race Club. Mr. Smooth does it the way that feels more natural to me, and since I have reverted back in this direction anyway, now I can do so guiltlessly. The kicking patter (6beat) displayed by the Mr.Smooth is timed the way I have been used to teach.
Most important point, during the most powerful (and propulsive) phase of the arm pull, leg same side as the arm pulling is kicking.
And as a bonus, opposite leg is synchronized with arm entry (that is, left arm enters, right leg kicks). So it's no wonder why it feels more natural, this pattern is the one that provides for the best balance I find.
