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To improve your Butterfly breathing technique, swim with a breath taken to the front of the stroke or try breathing to the side of the stroke, whichever is more comfortable.

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Butterfly - Top Tips

When you're swimming full stroke Butterfly, ensure your head drops down on the water surface as your arms are taken over the water. There is always two kicks to every one arm pull with the second leg kick helping send your arms clear of the water.

Butterfly - Top Tips

To improve your Butterfly, practice the dolphin leg kick with or without a float on your front or back, keep your feet together and start to drive the legs from your hips. Take a breath after every second leg kick to help create good timing. (If a float is selected use a small flexible float so not to place stress on the lower back).

Butterfly - Top Tips

To improve your Butterfly, practice the dolphin leg kick whilst on your side with or without a small float. Keep your feet together and start to drive the legs from your hips and keep your toes pointed. Take a good breath after every second leg kick to help create good timing.

Butterfly - Top Tips

When you're swimming full stroke Butterfly, ensure there are two kicks to every one arm pull. The second leg kick should help send your arms clear of the water surface. Breath every time you pull or breath every second pull to really work the lungs.

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