dolphin kicks

Submerged leg undulation

Dolphin kicks are a swimming technique where the legs move together in an undulating motion, like a dolphin's tail.

The movement generates propulsion from the hips through the feet in a wave-like pattern.

Dolphin kicks power the butterfly stroke and are used underwater off walls in competitive swimming: She gained distance with strong dolphin kicks off the turn.

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propulsion · glide · underwater · core · butterfly stroke · streamline · flutter · muscle coordination · body alignment · powers · breakout · pool · rhythm · technique · monofin · swim drills · swim practice · freestyle

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swimming kick technique

dolphin kicksflutter kicks

Alternating leg exercise

scissor kicks · frog kicks · frog kick · treading water · dog paddle

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