Butterfly Kick On Stomach Arms At Side Snorkel Fins Slight

Butterfly Kick On Stomach Arms At Side Snorkel Fins Slight

This is where our butterfly kick progression truly begins and the first time we’ll add a snorkel & fins to the mix. We’re keeping the setup clean and simple: face down, arms relaxed at the sides, fins on, and a snorkel in to take the breath out of the equation. That allows the swimmer to lock in on body position and feel what’s actually happening through the core and hips.
This isn’t our final butterfly body line yet — and that’s intentional. Changing the arm position helps athletes recognize how the kick connects through the entire body without overthinking the upper half. The kick should stay slight and steady, driven from the core, not the knees.

As the swimmer moves, we’re looking for that inverse relationship: when the hips press, the chest and feet respond. When the chest drops, the hips and feet recover. The motion is smooth, connected, and always moving forward with purpose.

Key Points:
-Use fins and a snorkel
-Slight, controlled dolphin kick
-Arms stay relaxed at the sides
-Feel the inverse relationship between shoulders/legs and hips
-Head/chest and feet move opposite the hips
-Core stays engaged the entire time
-Keep it smooth, and keep it moving forward

Check out the video to see the key items of the drill:
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