![]() BUTTERFLY Body Position Body undulates continuously Hips break surface Leg Action Leg action flows from hips As feet drive down, hips rise As hips drive down, feet rise Legs together, feet pointed & turned slightly inward Arm Action Hands enter shoulder width apart, thumbs down Key-hole / facing question marks shaped pull Shoulders, forearms, and hands lined up vertically at midpoint of pull phase Accelerated pull past hips Elbows exit water first Relaxed recovery, arms clearing but close to surface Breathing Breathing occurs every second stroke Breathing starts at end of pull phase Head enters and exits surface before hands Timing Two kicks per stroke First kick on hand entry Second kick toward end of pull phase ![]() |
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