I was a swimmer competition for more than 20 years and I can tell you that 2 kick, 4 kick and 6 kick is a natural , I never count, this is something that you can’t control it , is very frustrating if you count 🤷♀️
great video @FaresKsebati - could you do a video better explaining the 2 beat kick, im a very proficient swimmer but have never been able to coordinate a kick when doing frontcrawl, i had to slow the video down at 3:20 to see the 2 beat kick, it would be useful to have a video on timing and how your hips rotate and when to kick, thanks :)
Hi Fares, I just got a 3rd place in my (14) age group in 50 free. Also a 4th and a CQT in 50 fly. Couldn’t have done it without your help. Thanks coach, Issy
Hmm, some points here..... One, on amplitude, for sure, there is a max amplitude for any speed you are swimming. As near as I can tell, sprinters use a slightly higher amplitude when compared to distance swimmers. While higher amplitude does make for more power, it does create more drag. There is a point where the drag over comes the extra power. The scissor kick used with the side stroke does make for lots of power, but like the whip kick used for breast stroke, it creates so much drag that you come to an almost complete stop in between stroke cycles. Now for the kick cycles you have here. Not correct with the 4 beat kick, and the young woman you show with the green lettering under her is swimming a 4 beat kick cycle and not a 2 beat cycle. The 4 beat kick cycle is 1/2 as 3 beats, and the other half is 2 beat, so count would be 1, 2, 3, roll to the other side, and then 1, rest, rest. Frequently there are small 'reflex' kicks that are not full kicks. For each kick cycle, the kick that anchors on the pulling arm (right pull, right kick), is the power kick. This is because of body rotation that initiates from the shoulder/arm pull and goes through the body to the feet. So, for 2 beat kick cycle, each kick is the power kick. With the 6 beat kick, the 1 kick is the power kick, and 2, 3 are much weaker. While you say that one woman is swimming with an 8 beat kick cycle, that does not work mechanically to produce a power kick. You need an odd number to get that.
Thx for covering that, but what I miss is how to do the actual kick right? There must be something with the way the legs and feet move to create max propulsion. When I do only kicking, I am so slow and feel like not doing it correctly.
Good question! You want to try to kick from your ankles. Kick in different planes to practice - on your side, on your back, and on your stomach. There's a reason Olympic swimmers have such flexible feet!
Hey Fares, I have a 24 in my 50 free right now and I never really thought about the beat that im kicking. What do you recommend for such distance such as 50 and 100?
Great question! During a sprint, your legs act as your motor! Kick as hard as you can, at a 6-beat kick or more, and try to hold that tempo for the entire race. Good luck :)
I have a question on your 2 beat kick. If my left arm is in the catch phase can I do my kick with my right leg? I saw in your video you kick the same side as the stroke. I feel the counter is a better cross power/balance for my rotation.
Hi Fares, tried to apply the 2 beat kick as it’s not something I’ve ever thought about. However I really struggled to keep balanced, and felt like I was sinking, particularly my legs. Yet I feel my body and head position is pretty good (goggle in the water, head down etc). I generally am negative bouyant, and my “float” point is under the surface. So I always feel I have to work harder to not sink with all strokes, but especially with 2 beat kicks. Should I be pulling more to compensate? Or should I be going with the kick beat that works the best for my perceived effort?
For mastering this, you gotta float 10-15 metres correctly! If you master that, try to do freestyle drills and then go for the actual freestyle, it might help you!
@@drumbody watch Caeleb Dressel 25m glide. I mean glide, not float sorry. You don't have to go 25m, 15m is enough! And another thing is to keep your butt tight, it helped me a lot in freestyle when i was learning it for the first time!
This is great info, but how do count these beats especially the 6 beat. I have no rhythm to start with, and adding breathing to this really makes it difficult.
Not a question about kicking, but when I am in the pool, it seems that the other swimmers all swim constantly and keep the the same stoke. I have a brief pause every few lengths and vary between freestyle, breast stroke and using my pull buoy. How come nobody else seems to mix it up? Am I being inefficient with my session this way?
Great question! Here's the good news - your way of working out is more effective than the others! Adding variety in equipment, different strokes and different speeds will help you burn more calories and have more fun! Check out this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/YZpW7bIywjk/видео.html
@Jamie Ravioli it depends who is there - also it depends on what stroke I do as I am prob fastest in my lane for 2 x 25 of freestyle with a pull buoy, but prob not fastest full freestyle 2 x 25... but then also it is almost always guys in the fast lane, perhaps one other woman who tends to be pretty fast doing constant freestyle. That is not a clear answer, is it?!?!
I was a swimmer competition for more than 20 years and I can tell you that 2 kick, 4 kick and 6 kick is a natural , I never count, this is something that you can’t control it , is very frustrating if you count 🤷♀️
exactly! i was just thinking how the hell does anybody count there's no way
Totally agree.
It is a naturally kicking to keep balance. How to kick effectively is the key, not how many beats.
Great vid, your explanation is fantastic. Thank u
great video @FaresKsebati - could you do a video better explaining the 2 beat kick, im a very proficient swimmer but have never been able to coordinate a kick when doing frontcrawl, i had to slow the video down at 3:20 to see the 2 beat kick, it would be useful to have a video on timing and how your hips rotate and when to kick, thanks :)
Just top! Another master class. Tks a lot.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for tuning in :)
Hi Fares,
I just got a 3rd place in my (14) age group in 50 free. Also a 4th and a CQT in 50 fly. Couldn’t have done it without your help.
Thanks coach,
Issy
You're the one that put in the hard work! Keep it up and have fun :)
😇🏊🏻♀️
@@IzziandTeddy i wish i started swimming as early as you!
I joined my club at 10 but most of my friends started at 7 so I had to catch up 3 years. 😭
Take care
(Aka Issy)
I mean 11
Hmm, some points here..... One, on amplitude, for sure, there is a max amplitude for any speed you are swimming. As near as I can tell, sprinters use a slightly higher amplitude when compared to distance swimmers. While higher amplitude does make for more power, it does create more drag. There is a point where the drag over comes the extra power. The scissor kick used with the side stroke does make for lots of power, but like the whip kick used for breast stroke, it creates so much drag that you come to an almost complete stop in between stroke cycles.
Now for the kick cycles you have here. Not correct with the 4 beat kick, and the young woman you show with the green lettering under her is swimming a 4 beat kick cycle and not a 2 beat cycle. The 4 beat kick cycle is 1/2 as 3 beats, and the other half is 2 beat, so count would be 1, 2, 3, roll to the other side, and then 1, rest, rest. Frequently there are small 'reflex' kicks that are not full kicks.
For each kick cycle, the kick that anchors on the pulling arm (right pull, right kick), is the power kick. This is because of body rotation that initiates from the shoulder/arm pull and goes through the body to the feet. So, for 2 beat kick cycle, each kick is the power kick. With the 6 beat kick, the 1 kick is the power kick, and 2, 3 are much weaker.
While you say that one woman is swimming with an 8 beat kick cycle, that does not work mechanically to produce a power kick. You need an odd number to get that.
Great video! Showing this to my swimmers tonight!
Awesome! Have a great practice :)
Blows my mind that Katie mostly uses a 2-beat kick. (Note to self: you can use a 2-beat kick and swim 10 times slower than Katie).
She's also a 6ft woman, which is incredible. So she must have a longer wingspan!
Thx for covering that, but what I miss is how to do the actual kick right? There must be something with the way the legs and feet move to create max propulsion. When I do only kicking, I am so slow and feel like not doing it correctly.
Good question! You want to try to kick from your ankles. Kick in different planes to practice - on your side, on your back, and on your stomach. There's a reason Olympic swimmers have such flexible feet!
Hey Fares, I have a 24 in my 50 free right now and I never really thought about the beat that im kicking. What do you recommend for such distance such as 50 and 100?
Great question! During a sprint, your legs act as your motor! Kick as hard as you can, at a 6-beat kick or more, and try to hold that tempo for the entire race. Good luck :)
Thanks, love the explanation & breakdown of the mechanics. I understand the how to swim faster, I’m not moving fast. Not doing it right.
I have a question on your 2 beat kick. If my left arm is in the catch phase can I do my kick with my right leg? I saw in your video you kick the same side as the stroke. I feel the counter is a better cross power/balance for my rotation.
yes, super confusing, I agree. You saw both on YT
I'm tryna learn how to do a 12 beat kick when racing!
Well explained 👏 👌
Hi Fares, tried to apply the 2 beat kick as it’s not something I’ve ever thought about. However I really struggled to keep balanced, and felt like I was sinking, particularly my legs. Yet I feel my body and head position is pretty good (goggle in the water, head down etc).
I generally am negative bouyant, and my “float” point is under the surface. So I always feel I have to work harder to not sink with all strokes, but especially with 2 beat kicks. Should I be pulling more to compensate? Or should I be going with the kick beat that works the best for my perceived effort?
For mastering this, you gotta float 10-15 metres correctly! If you master that, try to do freestyle drills and then go for the actual freestyle, it might help you!
@@eminem565 hi Emi. I do FR drills in every workout. But how do you mean 10-15m floating correctly?
@@drumbody watch Caeleb Dressel 25m glide. I mean glide, not float sorry. You don't have to go 25m, 15m is enough! And another thing is to keep your butt tight, it helped me a lot in freestyle when i was learning it for the first time!
Glide as in hold streamline off the wall as far as possible?
I got this same issue like you. My buoyancy is very bad and my legs always start skinking if i try 2 beat kicks
This is great info, but how do count these beats especially the 6 beat. I have no rhythm to start with, and adding breathing to this really makes it difficult.
Can someone tell me if the 2 beat kick is left leg with left arm or left leg right arm? Please, as it's bugging me.
Brilliant
How does a #beat kick apply to short axis strokes
Not a question about kicking, but when I am in the pool, it seems that the other swimmers all swim constantly and keep the the same stoke. I have a brief pause every few lengths and vary between freestyle, breast stroke and using my pull buoy. How come nobody else seems to mix it up? Am I being inefficient with my session this way?
Great question! Here's the good news - your way of working out is more effective than the others! Adding variety in equipment, different strokes and different speeds will help you burn more calories and have more fun! Check out this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/YZpW7bIywjk/видео.html
@@FaresKsebati great, I am glad to hear it! Thanks for your reply! 😊
@Jamie Ravioli it depends who is there - also it depends on what stroke I do as I am prob fastest in my lane for 2 x 25 of freestyle with a pull buoy, but prob not fastest full freestyle 2 x 25... but then also it is almost always guys in the fast lane, perhaps one other woman who tends to be pretty fast doing constant freestyle. That is not a clear answer, is it?!?!
Is this app compatible with samsung watch 4?
Fares the knight, would you mind terribly telling me
Where are you from ???
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Not me (a varsity swimmer) watching these cause I'm scared for districts 😅
You've got this! Believe in yourself and your training and give everything you've got :)
Doesn't Yang have an assymetical kick.
Sir fares why you to much talking please try to easily explain.🤔
Me swimms weeth da too beet keeck
Bro wut 💀