Feb 3, 2026 - Solving Technique Issues from the Legs with Jonty Skinner

Solving Technique Issues from the Legs with Jonty Skinner Jonty’s World Record https://youtu.be/Ig4dJiVNxVs?si=5Uypi57yGy-6TTqR&t=143 Monday - Vertical Flutter Kick A strong kick sets the foundation for everything that follows. Keep your toes pointed, legs long, and remember — it’s a straighter leg, not a locked one. A small knee bend is exactly what you want. Use flotation if needed and focus on control. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2974-vertical-kick Tuesday - Advanced Freestyle #10: Freestyle Sprint Kick A strong freestyle sprint starts with a steady 6-beat kick — six downbeats per stroke cycle that drive rotation, rhythm, and speed. When the arms move correctly, the kick often falls into place naturally. Fix the timing, add force, and watch your sprint take off. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1822-advanced-freestyle-swim-lesson-10-freestyle-sprint-kick Wednesday - Auger Drill for Kick The Auger Drill teaches swimmers how power comes from connection — not just kicking or pulling alone. By creating a strong body twist and linking the catch to the kick, you generate instant forward momentum and learn how to sync the 2-beat kick with full-body rotation. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3246-auger-drill-for-kick Thursday - Loud Synced Kick Turn up the energy and feel the connection. This phase emphasizes a dynamic two-beat kick by pairing opposite arm and leg movements to create powerful hip drive. Start slow, focus on coordination, and use big, splashy movements to understand how cross-body timing builds a more connected freestyle. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3247-loud-synced-kick Friday - The Kick Drives the Rotation Elite sprinting starts from the legs. ⚡️ Roland’s explosive 6-beat kick fuels his rotation, hand extension, and tempo — proving that a relentless, connected kick is the engine behind world-class speed. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/449-the-kick-drives-the-rotation Saturday - Constant Continuous Kick A strong freestyle — especially a galloping sprint stroke — demands a constant, continuous kick. Keep it small, tight, and driven from the hips to maintain body position and generate forward momentum. Build ankle flexibility, train the kick within your full stroke, and remember: the legs should always be moving. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/352-constant-continuous-kick Sunday - Matt Targett - Sprint Flutter Kick Speed starts with the kick. Matt’s narrow, consistent 6-beat flutter kick stabilizes his hips and creates the foundation for high-speed freestyle. With elite ankle flexibility and a snapping finish on each downbeat, every kick delivers maximum propulsion. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1769-matt-targett-sprint-flutter-kick