Underwater Dolphin Kick
Underwater Dolphin Kick
By Coach Jimmy Parmenter
Here are two videos that provide a good visual of the underwater dolphin kick, or the 5th stroke as it is sometimes referred. The first video is a tutorial explaining how to perform a good underwater dolphin kick and shows a couple of athletes performing the motion. While watching be sure to take note of how tightly streamlined they are and how they're using their whole body to propel them through the water.
The second video is Michael Phelps racing the 200 meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics. You will notice that he totally dominates off the walls, which is due to his tremendous skill performing the underwater dolphin kick.
Performing a solid underwater kick!
Be sure to attempt these skills we have gone over at your next practice.
Good Luck,
Coach Jimmy
