Butterfly kick on the side with a kickboard

The butterfly kick, also known as the dolphin kick, is a fundamental swimming technique used in strokes like butterfly and other.

When performing a butterfly kick on the side of your body with a kickboard, you’ll typically follow these steps:

Hold the Kickboard:

Start by holding the kickboard with arm hand stretched out and on the side of you. Your body should be positioned on your side, with your head facing on side.

Positioning:

Keep one arm extended forward holding the kickboard while the other arm rests comfortably by your side. Your legs should be extended straight out behind you, aligned with your body.

Kick:

Initiate the dolphin kick by bending your body slightly at the waist. Your feet should be together and your toes pointed. Begin the kick from your hips, not your knees.

Execute the Kick:

With a fluid motion, move your hips front and back in a undulating motion, generating power from your core muscles. The kick should be quick and snappy, propelling you forward through the water.

Breathe:

Remember to breathe rhythmically as you perform the kick. Exhale steadily through your nose or mouth during the underwater phase of the kick, and inhale as your head comes up for air.

Practice:

Practice this technique regularly to improve your efficiency and power in the water. Focus on maintaining a streamlined body position and generating power from your core muscles.

Switch Sides:

After practicing on one side, switch to the other side to ensure balanced development and proficiency in both directions.

Remember to maintain proper body alignment, engage your core muscles, and practice good breathing techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your butterfly kick with a kickboard on the side of your body.