A description of the kicking technique used when swimming freestyle. 6 beat is the traditional flutter kick and uses 6 kicks per complete arm cycle. This is used by most swimmers and triathletes. A 2 beat kick is 2 kicks per complete arm cycle and is often used by expert distance swimmers and triathletes to reduce the oxygen uptake from their legs.
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- 2, 4 or 6 beat kick
- Bilateral breathing
- Drills
- Laps
- Rest
- Rounds
- Skills
- Stroke Count
- Stroke Rate
- SWOD