I'm aiming to improve my long distance swimming. I've seen reference to 2 and 6 beat kicks. I've looked on youtube and such but haven't seen anything that clearly shows how it works. Could someone please explain it to me and point me in the right direction? Thanks,
David
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Two beat for long distance and six beat for short distance And 4beat seems to be a fair compromise for several distance swimmers including Grant Hackett.
I feel forced to try to kick again with my other leg straight after the first so it goes to a 4 beat. A 4beat kicking pattern usually involves givin 3 kicks when you breathe, and only 1 after breathing (given that you breathe every 2).
Two beat for long distance and six beat for short distance And 4beat seems to be a fair compromise for several distance swimmers including Grant Hackett.
I feel forced to try to kick again with my other leg straight after the first so it goes to a 4 beat. A 4beat kicking pattern usually involves givin 3 kicks when you breathe, and only 1 after breathing (given that you breathe every 2).
