**Mistake #7:  Improper Timing of the Kick and Arms**
**The Problem:  Misplaced Kicks**
Improper timing is a common problem in butterfly.  It can take many forms, but it’s usually the result of the swimmer placing the kicks in the wrong spot in relation to the body motion and the pull.   With so many ways that timing can go wrong, it’s good to have lots of ways to help swimmers get it RIGHT.
 
**The Fix** 
The easiest way to improve butterfly timing is first to eliminate the kick and do a continuous butterfly pull with natural hip action.
 
Be aware of your head movement!   Keep the head in neutral... but notice that the head will go under water (when entering) and come up (when pulling).
 
Now…simply time the kicks to the movement of your head.   Kick once when the head goes down and kick again when the head comes up.  It’s simple.
 
Sometimes it’s best to use single-arm butterfly when first working on your timing.     Keep the non-working arm out front, and use a continuous arm action with the pulling arm.  Time the kicks to the movement of the head.


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Mistake - Improper Timing of Kick and Arms