2 Beat Kick Tips for Freestyle

We like the 2 BK for efficiency and economy of effort over distance swims.
Pool or open water.
The legs need to have a degree of 'tone' through them, engaged.
Toes pointed and a feeling of 'length' - which also helps maintain balance, stability and streamlining.
Toes also turned in 'pigeon toed' is also a great coaching cue
The kick is like a flick, or whip action; with the movement generated from the hip/glute area.
As we begin to press and power down with the leg, the energy travels down the leg.... like a wave, and is released and a subtle toe flick.
Left foot kick = left hip up... and left catch/ right going into streamline
Right foot kick = right hip up... and right catch/ left going into streamline

[@yz1932]

Thank you for the great tips! This is the only video that I've seen and that points out having the legs aligned after one kick and avoiding scissor kick.

[@SWIMLABAustralia]

Yes, not a fan of the scissor split. Too much tension in the legs and lacks power in my trials.

[@markrothery8719]

Thank you Claire, much needed advice! Im self taught and when I watched a video back of my swimming it was rather disappointing : 0 Your help is much appreciated!! Come to New Zealand, we need you here!!!

[@SWIMLABAustralia]

Good to hear from you Mark! I can do a remote Video Analysis if that helps. Was just in the Cook Islands with a load of Kiwi swimmers, Hope to get to NZ with TI in the not too distant future!

[@adriannagulto]

simple and ez thx