How to Swim Using the Frog Kick

The frog kick, also referred to as the breaststroke, consists of movement from the arms and legs. The stronger your legs, the more quickly you will be able to propel yourself through the water. This type of swimming technique can be practiced out of the water first, so you can watch your legs and check that you are kicking them correctly. Once in the water, you can perform the kick on your back and watch that your knees do not come out of the water. This indicates you are doing the kick correctly, so you can rollover to your stomach and add the arm motion.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand next to a wall with your feet together. Bend the knee farthest from the wall up to form a 90-degree angle at the knee. Extend the upper leg out, away from the body. Kick your foot out, away from your body, and bring your leg back to the starting position. Turn and practice with the other leg.

    • 2

      Sit in a chair. Keep your knees together but lift your feet off the floor. Open your legs, kick out with your feet so your legs are straight. Bring your feet together with your legs still straight. Bend your legs to begin the kick again.

    • 3

      Get in the water once you feel confident with the leg portion of the frog kick stroke. Lay on your back and kick your legs as you have been practicing; bending your knees, opening your legs, kicking out your feet and bringing your legs back together. Watch your knees as you perform this kick. They should not come completely out of the water.

    • 4

      Put your arms straight out in front of you. As you bend your knees, begin bringing your arms out toward each side. Push the water with your hands as you move your arms. Once your arms feel horizontal with your shoulders, push your hands straight out in front of you to the starting position. This should coincide with your legs coming straight together.

    • 5

      Lift your head to breathe as you push your hands out toward the sides and lower your head in the water when you thrust your arms and legs straight so you can glide forward.