Testing the Fish Kick: A Swimmer's Look at an Unconventional Stroke
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Summary
A first-person narrative exploring the fish kick swimming technique, which involves side-lying, submerged undulations inspired by fish movement. The author, a former competitive swimmer, attempts this unconventional stroke at their local YMCA and examines its surprising speed and physics compared to traditional swimming strokes.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI tug my black swim cap over my hair, strap on my pink goggles, and keep a focused calm, like Michael Phelps before a race.
Most fish move through the water with a horizontal wiggle. The fish kick challenges you to copy this movement.
After decades of swimming, some of it at the competitive level, I think I might ha
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