Backstroke kick with your arms down at your side

Idea of the drill

Good exercises to balance the body and feeling leg kicks.

When we teach swimmers to swim correctly, we use different exercises in the water or on land. To choose the right exercises, you need to understand the swimmer’s mistake and their strengths and weaknesses. As soon as you learn to understand what your swimmers need you will be able to develop them. The main task for young swimmers is to develop different skills.

Video: Above water and Underwater.

Two phases: Upkick Backstroke and Downkick Backstroke

Upkick

1. Legs should be stretched out with toes pointed.

2. The upkick should be from the hip while the leg perform the kicks.

3. The thigh should be closer to the water surface in order to not create unnecessary resistance.

Downkick

1.Downkick begin from hip.

2. Keeping your foot in a relaxed position, extend your ankles, and point your toes.

Above water

1. Legs must be the underwater surface of the water during the upkick and downkick motion.

2. While in the upkick motion, toes can make little splashes, slightly breaking the surface of the water.

3. The body should be maintained at a straight position.