How To Swim Butterfly Stroke: Timing and Coordination. Easy Swimming Tips.

How To Swim Butterfly Stroke: Timing

Timing and coordination are essential for a smooth easy swimming stroke

Butterfly stroke cycle should contain 2 leg kicks to 1 arm cycle where the first kick occurs when the arms are forward and the second kick when the have pulled back.

butterfly stroke timing

The downbeat of the first leg kick occurs at the catch and down sweep phase. Both arms will have been in the air during recovery, causing the hips to sink. The subsequent kick should be strong enough to counter balance this hip movement.

The second downbeat leg kick occurs during the powerful and accelerating upsweep phase of the arm cycle. During this movement, the feet react towards the hands and the strength will contribute towards propulsion.

Breathing can occur every stroke cycle or every other stroke cycle.

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