SDK stands for Streamlined Dolphin Kick
some people call them "underwaters"
Swimmers use SDK in sprints, 50's, 100's & 200's
free, fly, back and IMs
for several years we've had the
"Help my flutter kick is horrible" thread
It's time for a thread to help people improve their SDK
This is the thread for people who want to improve their SDKs
here's what excellent SDK technique looks like
crocker 100 fl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_ks0aHkCE
phelps 200 fl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlXuJP_9DjA&NR
phelps 200 fr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxKwi341UAs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BYPrO8aG0
phelps 200 IM WR Undderwater POV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0cWLZ2bsOc&NR=1
Lochte 200 bk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETC2p461o8
2004 olympics 100 bk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPYeVfBfKk
coughlin 100 free http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARxQg4NUn4s
coughlin 100 fl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3cXB2JpFAE
50 back worlds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrsVG1r6N0E
100 bk scm lockte WR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytawE099E8U
Klim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_wbOGDdJGo
thorpe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbOb6ApepqU
Here's how you improve your SDK
1) test your SDK and find out where you are
get timed for
+ 15 meters or yards from a dive
+ 25 Y/M from a dive and
+ 50 Y/M from a dive
report your results here
2) Experiment to figure out which SDK feels best for you
back, belly or side
3) Experiment to figure out how many SDK's you should take off your starts and turns in races for free, back, & fly
4) train to perfect your SDK technique
streamline and kicking motion
5) train to perfect your conditioning and mental toughness
do very fast SDKs for speed
do 25's 50, 75, 100, 150, & 200 kicks wher eyou improve conditioning
6) train to increase your strenth and power
legs and core work, weight training pilates exercises
7) train to increase flexiblity
streamline and ankles
8) be consistent and patient, stick with it for at least 3 or 6 months
9) retest and track your improvement
10) do the experiment again
as your SDK improves you can take more SDKs in your races
11) remember to keep up your SDK speed training as you taper and prepare to race
good luck
hope you SDK Faster Faster
report your progress
contribute and encourage
Ande
there some people who SDK doesn't work for
they can't get the technique down or
don't have flexible ankles and feet
be slow to put yourself in this category without making a sincere effort to improve your SDK
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