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Vertical Kick

How To Do It

Body Position:

  • Move to the deep end of the pool (where it's too deep to stand)
  • Keep your body vertical so your head is out of the water and your hips and feet are directly beneath your head
  • As if you are "standing up" in the deep end
  • Put your hands up so they are at the surface of the water. Do not use them to help keep your head above the water

The Movement:

  • Kick backwards and forwards like you would in freestyle
  • Keep your body straight (head, hips and heels in a vertical line) and your head above the surface