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I think it would be fair to say that butterfly is, for most people the hardest stoke to learn, mainly because its very physically demanding. However we are here to help you...

A Step By Step Guide To Learning Butterfly

1	Let your arms enter the water, thumbs and fingers first, about shoulder apart. Your legs should start the first down beat
2	Once your arms are in the water they will start to move downwards with your elbows higher than the hands. Your legs should of now finished the first downwards kick.
3	Next the arms come backwards and inwards under the chest. The legs move back to the surface to begin the next kick.
4	Your arms now move FAST backwards and outwards, while your legs begin the second downwards kick.
5	Next your arms will come out the water around hip level lead by your elbows, The body position is high making this a good time to take an inwards breath. Your legs will have finished their second downward kick.
6	Your arms prepare to enter the water in front of you, elbows slightly bent. Your legs will have returned to the surface finishing your second kick.
7	Return to the start.

Here Is A Great Swimming Video To Help

Once mastered Butterfly is possibly the most beautiful of all the strokes and very rewarding.

So please don’t be put off by this, here are some great tips to improve your butterfly stroke.

Lets see….

	Try to finish each arm stroke shoulder width apart, bringing your arms together only waists energy.
	As your bring your arms over the top of the water keep your elbows high.
	Butterfly kick comes from the whole body. Think of it like a wave that starts in the upper body and flows into the legs and finishes in the feet. Try not to kick just from the knees.
	Keep your head at water level, to keep your body balanced.

Butterfly is all about timing and flow. Follow the instructions and tips above and

Give it a go…

REMEMBER practice makes perfect………

I hope this page has been of use to you, please contact us if you would like to add further tips for our readers. Thanks

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