Breastroke Kick

Posted by LD on August 7, 2010 under Breastroke | 22 Comments to Read

The breastroke Kick is also referred to as the Frog Kick because it looks very similar to the way frogs kick their legs underwater. The kick is very important because it is your last motion before entering the glide. If you do not kick properly then your glide will be short, and you will have to begin another stroke quickly. The kick can be broken up into 2 parts.

The first part is used to get the feet into position. From the breastroke glide position your legs will be straight behind you. knees straight and together and toes pointed. Rotate at the hip to spread your legs, at the same time bend your knees and bring your ankles up to your butt. Try not to let your knees dip too far below your body as this will create excess drag. Do not bend too much at the hips, spread your legs, but don’t pull your legs under you. As you bring your feet up to your behind, bend your ankles. Try not to break the surface of the water with your feet.

The second part is the actual thrust part of the kick. All in one motion straighten your ankles (point your toes), Straighten your legs at the knees, and pull your legs together. This should be one fluid motion which should end with your legs completely straight and as streamlined as possible. At the end of this kick you should be in the breastroke glide.

You can practice the breastroke kick outside the pool by laying face down on a lawn char or bench.

1. Bend your knees and bring your ankles near your butt.

2. Open your legs at the hips so your knees are spread a part.

3. In a sharp fast motion kick your legs. Straighten your legs at the knees and point your toes. At the same time pull your legs together so your ankles are touching.

Try it in the water with a kick board.

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