The dolphin kick is a kicking movement used in
swimming
Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, or other liquid, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs and the body to achieve hydrodynamic thrust that r ...
. It is frequently used as part of the
butterfly stroke
The butterfly (colloquially shortened to fly) is a List of swimming styles, swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick (also known as the "dolphin kick"). While other styles like ...
and in underwater kicking.
See also
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Fish kick
The fish kick is a method of kicking while swimming, generally used underwater. It was pioneered by the American Misty Hyman and has been cited as possibly the fastest stroke for humans.
Procedure and effectiveness
Fish kicking is a form of ...
References
Swimming
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