The SwimFast Sinking Legs Series #10
The Scissor Kick Isn't a 'bug'
It's Slowing You Down
Discover why the scissor kick isn't a bug, it's actually a feature, but one that slows you down. In this 6-page guide you'll learn how your brain forces one leg out wide to prevent rolling onto your back when you rotate beyond your ability to control it, plus techniques to find optimal rotation limits.
From the Guide:
In all my years working with AG triathletes I see one problem come up over and over again, and I believe it's the root cause of a whole host of downstream problems. Over Rotating. In this guide we are going to look at one of those downstream problems, the scissor kick.
Sound Familiar?
- Your legs sink no matter how hard you kick
- You pray every race will be wetsuit legal
- You rely on a pull buoy just to feel balanced
What You'll Learn:
- Understand why the scissor kick is actually your brain's protective mechanism against over-rotation
- Learn how excessive rotation creates momentum that forces a compensatory scissor kick movement
- Recognize the two main causes: 'more is better' thinking and insufficient core strength
- Master the 'brush big toes together' technique to maintain narrow, vertical kicking
- Use stroke rate adjustments to prevent over-gliding and excessive rotation
Hey! I'm Rory from SwimFast
I'm a swim coach who gave up working with kids to focus exclusively on helping Age Group Triathletes like you. Most of my athletes don't have the technique foundation of swimmers who started young, or the time to swim 30km per week like the pros. Everything on ICanSwimFast.com is designed to help you swim faster and more efficiently, even with limited pool time.