I am just learning to swim and I am having a very difficult kicking in the correct way. My swim couch tells me that I am bending my legs too much and it seems like he has given up on me. How can I correct bending my legs. Can someone give me some tips to keep my legs straight while kicking. I am not moving at all while kicking.
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Great advice from the other posters. You might also try this, which will give you a great ab workout as well! On the pool deck or gym floor or wherever, lie on your back with your arms bent and hands supporting the small of your back. Lift your legs off the floor and flutter kick (freestyle kick) in that position. You will literally see if you are bending your knees or your toes are not pointed enough, so you can correct those mistakes. I think 'dryland' drills of all types are great for new swimmers because they focus on a specific technique on familiar territory - land, instead of water. Welcome to swimming! Good luck!
Great advice from the other posters. You might also try this, which will give you a great ab workout as well! On the pool deck or gym floor or wherever, lie on your back with your arms bent and hands supporting the small of your back. Lift your legs off the floor and flutter kick (freestyle kick) in that position. You will literally see if you are bending your knees or your toes are not pointed enough, so you can correct those mistakes. I think 'dryland' drills of all types are great for new swimmers because they focus on a specific technique on familiar territory - land, instead of water. Welcome to swimming! Good luck!
