Just like the previous drill, we're only going to be using the legs from the knees down.

Hold your body flat against the wall with your head above the water and your legs hanging directly down beneath you. Bring the heels up behind you until your legs are about at a 90-degree angle. When you get your legs to the bent position, point your toes to the side, then push the insides of your feet down until your legs are in the pointed position again.

Just like in the previous drill, you're trying to feel the pressure of the water on the insides of your feet. This particular drill also teaches you that the breaststroke kick happens behind your body, not by tucking your knees up. Think of drawing the heels up in order to set up the kick, then kick down with the insides of your feet and finish with the toes in a pointed position.

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Wall Kick.