There are a few different timing options in the flutter kick, so let’s start at the top.

Typically called a 6-beat flutter kick, this usually means that there are six-kicks to each arm-cycle.  The arm-cycle is a single pull with each arm.

An easier way to think about this is to use a constant kick.  By adding a constant kick to your freestyle, each kick will need to be compact, just like you practiced in the previous lesson.  

We find it best to start this process by thinking of a series of side balance exercises while focusing on your kick.  Keep the kick going as you slowly switch from one hand lead balance position to the other.

Reduce the pauses between the “strokes” but keep the kick at the same tempo.

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6-beat kick