Freestyle kick only lying down on poolside

Freestyle swimming kick drills can be a great way to work on your leg strength, coordination, and kicking technique. You can practice freestyle swimming kick while lying down on the poolside with your legs in the water using the following steps:

Find a comfortable spot on the poolside:

Choose a place along the pool’s edge where you can comfortably lie down with your upper body on the deck and your lower body submerged in the water. Ensure that the water is deep enough for your legs to kick freely.

Body position:

Lie down on your stomach with your arms extended forward, holding onto the pool’s edge. Your head should be above the water

Flutter kick:

Initiate a flutter kick motion with your legs. Freestyle kick involves a continuous, alternating motion of the legs, similar to treading water but with a more pronounced, rhythmic kick. Here’s how to do it:

Point your toes and keep your legs relatively straight.

Alternate kicking your legs up and down from your hips.

Keep your ankles flexible, allowing your feet to create a slight wave-like motion as you kick.

Maintain a steady and even rhythm with your kicks.

Focus on technique:

Pay attention to the quality of your kick.

Make sure your legs are moving in a coordinated and symmetrical manner.

Keep your hips and knees relatively close together, and don’t allow your legs to cross over or scissor.

The power should come from your hips, and your feet should stay near the water’s surface.

Breathing:

Since you are practicing this drill while lying down, you don’t need to worry about the breathing aspect, which is a key component of freestyle swimming.

However, in an actual freestyle swim, you would need to coordinate your breathing with the arm strokes.

Practice duration:

You can practice this kick-only drill for as long as you like to improve your leg strength and technique.

It’s a great way to work on your kick without the complexity of arm strokes and breathing.

Tips

Remember that this drill is meant for technique and strength development. To incorporate the full freestyle stroke, you will need to add in the arm movements and breathing techniques. It’s always a good idea to seek guidance from a swim coach or instructor to ensure you are performing the freestyle stroke correctly and efficiently.