Backstroke

Leg Kick

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During backstroke the legs kick in an alternating action, continuously up and down to help balance the action of the arms.

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Legs should be stretched out with toes pointed (plantar flexed)and ankles should be relaxed and loose with toes pointing slightly inwards.

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The amount of propulsion generated from the kick will depend on the size of the feet, ankle mobility and strength of the legs.

The knee should bend slightly and then straighten as the leg kicks upwards. Toes should kick to create a small splash but not break the water surface.

During specific leg practices the legs kick in a vertical plane. However, the arm action causes a the body to roll making the legs kick part sideways, part vertical and partly to the other side.

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