Description

The Side-Kick drill improves body position and alignment.

Variations

There are three levels of this drill, depending on your comfort level and access to equipment:

Level I - Use Fins

Level II - Use Fins

Level III - No Equipment

How to do the drill

Engage your core, keep your head down and hold a steady kick. Start by kicking on your side with one arm extended. The other arm is at your side with the shoulder pointed up and out of the water. To breathe, rotate your head to the side while maintaining your kick and keeping your shoulder out of the water. Alternate sides by length.

Three key tips

Keep your head down

Maintain a steady kick

Keep arm extended, with opposite shoulder up out of the water