The next couple of steps are pretty simple, remove one of the extra kicks, using a total of two dolphin kicks within the sequence.

When progressing to each next step, the important thing to remember is that the attack to the line has to be the EXACT same action as the step before.  It’s focusing on getting the hands directly to the line as quickly as possible, and making sure you’re not diving DOWN into the water, but rather throwing the hands forward.

Remember, the additional time you spend in the line allows you to review and rehearse.  Think about what you just felt.  Did the hands go directly forward?  Did you throw them, or push them softly?  Are the arms completely extended out front?  How far back did you pull and did you focus on the pull or the throw?

Fighting instinct will also become very important as you progress forward.  You have to remember that nearly EVERY swimmer will automatically think about the pull, but only a small percentage will put their focus on the extension forward.  Without complete extension and a clean line... the pull doesn’t matter nearly as much.

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Step 3 - Fin Fast Hands Breaststroke