Efficient Swimming Fundamentals Course #9. Efficient leg movement

9.1 Efficient leg movement: Theory

We observe that the current Olympic champions use the 2, 4 and 6-beat kick in their competitions, but we see that regardless of this, there are movements that do not change, let’s see them.

The first thing we see is that the propulsion is exerted with the instep of the foot, placing it in a dancer’s position. We also see that the amplitude of leg movement is not greater than the greatest circumference of our trunk.

The movement of the legs, we have to be able to get it out of the hip rotation, something that when we run is in our first nature, but when swimming, we have to learn it When swimming, the hip rotation initiates the movement, transmitting kinetic energy to the knee, and the knee transmits it to the instep, as if it were a whip.

9.2 Efficient leg movement: Practice

In this video, we are going to see that the current Olympic champions use the 2, 4 and 6 beat kick, but regardless of which one they choose, they all do same gestures alike. In this video we are going to focus on those small details, which will make your leg movemente efficient, regardless of which one we are using. Go for it.

9.3 Efficient leg movement: Training routine

Efficient leg movement will generate more propulsion and less oxygen consumption, therefore fatigue will arrive later. Make sure you use your leg control more than your strength.

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