Freestyle - Double Band Kick

Here's a fun way to use the FINIS Pulling Ankle Strap that can help your swimmers learn a better flutter kick.

Why do it:
A narrow, yet powerful flutter kick is part of a great freestyle. Kicking too wide, or having a weak kick, can be solved with this simple drill.

How to do it:
1 - Take 2 FINIS Pulling Ankle Straps and tie them together.
2 - Put one of the straps around your ankle, then start to twist. Continue twisting until just a small loop still remains, then put your other foot through.
3 - Dive in and swim as normail... only maintain a constant kick. The straps will allow some freedom of movement, but will still restrict the legs a bit as well. The bands will also create a negative workout for the legs as they try to stretch the bands apart.

How to do it really well (the fine points):
The most important aspect of this drill working is maintaining a CONSTANT KICK. If the legs just drag behind, it won't help.

Bonus:
This drill also works well for a breaststroke kick that's too wide. Losen the straps a bit and move them up to just about the knees. The bands will keep the knees narrow, but still allow for a full kick.