Swimming Drill - Vertical Kicking

Welcome back to another exciting tutorial! 🏊‍♂️ Today, we're diving into the world of swimming with a focus on a fascinating technique called "Vertical Kicking." 🌊
🌪️ Understanding Drag and Resistance:
In the vast realm of swimming, unravelling the secrets of water resistance and drag is a game-changer. Poor kicking technique can unknowingly amp up these forces, holding you back. But don't worry; we've got you covered!
🚀 What is Vertical Kicking?
Vertical kicking is like the superhero of swimming techniques, combining fluid dynamics and biomechanics. Simply put, it's the art of staying upright and propelling yourself in the water. But how does it work? Let's dive in!
🏊‍♀️ How to Do Vertical Kicking:
Imagine you're floating upright in the water. Your core muscles are the key to maintaining balance. Your legs extend straight down, toes pointing to the pool's bottom. Instead of the usual up-and-down kick, we'll use a sweeping motion. Stay tuned for the kicking action later in this video. This not only keeps you afloat but also strengthens crucial muscle groups.
💪 Executing the Kicking Action:
The kicking action mainly involves your lower body, and it unfolds in different stages. We'll break it down step by step for you:
Stage 1: Preparation/Loading Phase: Lift your thigh toward the pool bottom using your hip flexors, engage your core, and extend your knee underwater with your quadriceps.
Stage 2: Upward Phase: Contract those quadriceps as your thigh moves upward. Your hip flexors initiate the upward kick, while outer thigh muscles (abductors) assist in controlling the leg's outward movement.
Stage 3: Downward Phase: Engage your hamstrings to flex the knee and bring your lower leg downward. Inner thigh muscles (adductors) maintain control, and your calf muscles point your toes down for propulsion. Hip extensors help extend your hip.
Stage 4: Completion/Follow-Through Phase: Keep your hamstrings active to control your leg's movement. Engage your core for balance and rely on hip extensors for stability as you complete the kick.
By mastering these phases, you'll kick efficiently and boost your freestyle swimming. 🌟
🌊 Why Vertical Kicking for Open Water and Triathlon:
Open water and triathlon races pose unique hydrodynamic challenges. Vertical Kicking hones your balance and stability skills, perfect for tackling turbulent waters. Minimizing resistance is the name of the game!
⚡ Power and Speed for Open Water and Triathlon:
In the world of open water swimming and triathlons, power and speed are your best friends. Vertical Kicking supercharges your ability to harness these attributes. Maximize your kick's mechanical advantage, and you'll conquer swells, choppy waters, buoys, and race stages like a pro.
Remember, practice makes perfect! Add Vertical Kicking to your training sessions, and watch your swimming skills soar. Have questions? Drop them in the comments below. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more fantastic content!
Thank you for joining us on this watery adventure! 🏊‍♀️🌊💪

[@gopal.kalpande]

content is great; but the background music is too loud that I needed to read the captions to understand what you were saying

[@Swimace_Josh]

Thank you so much for the feedback and I do apologise for this quality, I am very new to this and since making this one have upgraded sound recording equipment.
I will get back to re-do this video.