What causes the most propulsion in backstroke--arms or kicks
Former Member
Some say in backstroke propulsion comes mostly from the arm movement, while others say kicking is the most important. What do you think? Is it possible to be fast (not the fastest) while being weak in one or the other?
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The reason I post this was that I am a very poor kicker, almost don't kick at all in backstroke or freestyle. The few kicks I make are just for balancing purpose. But I can swim in reasonable speed and faster than many who kick much more. I'm sure if I improve my kicks I'll be even faster.
The reason I post this was that I am a very poor kicker, almost don't kick at all in backstroke or freestyle. The few kicks I make are just for balancing purpose. But I can swim in reasonable speed and faster than many who kick much more. I'm sure if I improve my kicks I'll be even faster.
