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Side Kick Drill
How To Do It
Body Position:
- One arm extended in front of you, the other relaxed at your side
- Belly button pointed towards the side wall of the pool
- Legs extended out behind you
- Tuck your cheek into the armpit of your extended arm with your eyes looking down
- Make your body as long as you can
The Movement:
- Kick across the pool maintaining your side position
- Keep your head still and your eyes looking straight down
- If you need to breathe, turn your head to the side keeping one ear and one eye in the water
- Take a quick breath, then return your head to the starting position
- Extend and reach forward with your arm as you breathe
Things To Focus On:
- Float as high as you can in the water
- Keep your head, hips and heels in one straight line
- Keep your kicks small and fast enough to maintain your balance position
- Keep your head still and the arm at your side relaxed against your body
- Stretch, reach and extend in the direction you are swimming
Free Guide
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