Technique

Butterfly timing

Butterfly

Two small kicks fit each arm stroke, and both separated hands touch the wall together.

Keep in mind

  • Kick as hands enter
  • Kick as hands leave
  • Two hands together

Warm-up drills

Short easy butterfly

With your coach, practise a few smooth butterfly strokes, then switch to an easy stroke before tiring.

Ask the coach

Which part of my swimmer’s butterfly rhythm is hardest to keep smooth?

Videos

How To Swim BUTTERFLY Correctly

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Why Your Butterfly Kick Timing Is Slowing You Down

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Learn Butterfly in Just 30 Seconds!

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