Backstroke or Freestyle side kick with one arm on the side

Backstroke or Freestyle side kick with one arm on the side

Idea of the drill

The main idea of the drill is to improve the buoyancy and position of the torso to rotate the shoulders and body.

Underwater and above water Tips:

1. Keep your head in a straight line with your body.

keep your head in a straight

2. Keep your body at a 90°.

keep your body at a 90°

3. Keep hip close to the water surface.

keep hip close to the water surface

4. Kick from the thighs and to the ankles.

kick from the thighs and to the ankles

5. The big toe is almost touching.

the big toe is almost touching

6. Legs must be underwater surface during the kick.

legs must be underwater surface during

7. Keep your wrist straight when you hold a kickboard.

keep your wrist straight

8. Keep your head in a streamlined position so that your mouth is visible from the water.

keep your head in a streamlined position

9. On one side of your body, shoulder, elbow and half face at the surface.

on one side of your body, shoulder, elbow