#401 : Which Freestyle Kick Is Best? with Brenton Ford

The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Brenton Ford

November 12, 202510 min
Swimming

#401 : Which Freestyle Kick Is Best? with Brenton Ford

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If you've ever been confused about the different types of freestyle kicks — two-beat, four-beat, and six-beat — this episode is for you. I'll break down what each kick pattern means, how to do them correctly, and when to use each one in your own freestyle to improve efficiency, rhythm, and speed in the water.


00:48 What Do Beats Refer To?
00:59 2-Beat Kick
05:31 4-Beat Kick
07:38 6-Beat Kick


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