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Why Kick On Your Side?

Why Kick On Your Side?

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Oct 22, 2009
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Why Kick On Your Side?
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Kicking on your side drills are normally performed with fins, with your lower arm extended out in front of you and the upper arm resting by your side. Your shoulders and your hips are fully rotated onto the side with both at 90° to the bottom of the pool. In this position, gently kick with the fins to push you down the pool.


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