Splashes → Movement → Efficiency

Splashes → Movement → Efficiency (progression)

Definition: A flutter kick progression that starts with splashes and moves to fluid movement, then efficiency.

Core cues:

1. "Let them splash wildly at first"
2. "Hone the kick over time as swimmer feels water pushing on their feet/legs"

Coach interpretation:

• "Let them splash wildly at first": Allow beginners to make large, splashy kicks without correction.
• "Hone the kick over time as swimmer feels water pushing on their feet/legs": Wait for the swimmer to feel the water pushing on their feet and legs, then refine the kick.

Teaching strategy:

Begin with splashes. Let them splash wildly at first. Hone the kick over time as swimmer feels water pushing on their feet/legs.

Common errors and corrections:

• Excessive bending knees: Refine excessive bending knees over time.

Progression:

Before: Flutter Kick. After: Introduce kicking.