🐬 In the dolphin kick, it is not just about kicking the feet downward. In a good kick, the movement starts from the torso, transfers into the hips, and the legs and feet complete that wave. 🌊 If the torso and hips do not participate in the movement, the legs usually turn into a disconnected kick that breaks from the knees. In this case, the thigh and lower leg do not flow as one unit; they work like two separate parts. Foot position is also critical here. When the feet separate too much and point straight forward, it becomes harder to catch the water effectively. In a more efficient dolphin kick, the feet stay close together, slightly turned inward, and move in harmony with the wave. Also, a good dolphin kick is not only about the downward kick. The upward recovery is also part of the movement. As the leg moves downward, it supports the hips rising again, allowing the movement to become a continuous wave instead of separate kicks. Final detail: streamline. When the hands are not locked and the arms become loose, the position becomes weaker, drag increases, and the wave coming from the body breaks more easily. In short, the dolphin kick is not about kicking harder; it is about the torso, hips, legs, feet, and streamline position working together in the same wave. ❗️ No artificial intelligence was used in this animation. ❗️This video is a 3D animation and narrated presentation created by umutswimlab. It may not be shared without permission. #swimming #swim - @umutswimlab1