Kick Power: Propelling Swimmers from Level 2 to Level 3
The Kick—The Foundational Axis of Aquatic Proficiency The role of kicking is often simplified to a means of forward momentum. A more nuanced analysis reveals a deeper truth: the kick is the central, biomechanical foundation of a swimmer’s skill set, serving as the prerequisite for all subsequent technical and motor-skill acquisition. It is the primary …