i can freestyle, elementary backstroke, both sidestrokes, and backstroke and now i’m trying to learn the butterfly? tips on how to learn this? i understand the arm motions but for some reason my kicks don’t want to reach surface. ANY tips at all are greatly appreciated!
I begin teaching butterfly by having my students "wiggle" or swim like a mermaid. With your hands at your side start your kick with your nose and let the "wiggle" move down your body – nose to chest to abs to hips to thighs down to your toes. Practice this until you are more comfortable – then try to add in your arms.