Proper fin kicks will help you move easily
through the water. Varying your kick style will help keep your
legs fresh and prevent cramps. Remember, keep your arms relaxed
and use your fins to move.
Flutter kick:
Kick from the hip, using the large muscles in your legs and
buttocks instead of the small muscles around your knees.
Use a slower kick motion than you would while lap swimming.
Dolphin kick:
Kick your legs together, while undulating your body through the
water.
The motion should come mainly from your hips and lower back.
Frog kick:
Use a similar motion as in a swimming breaststroke.
Draw your knees up, then move your lower legs sideways.
Bring your legs together, trying to bring the bottoms of your fins
towards each other.
You can also move around with a sidestroke
kick, or on your back. Remember, though, to keep the top of your
snorkel out of the water!
