info on Breast Stroke kick
Once you have a good feel for balance in the streamline position i.e Push & Glides you can move right on into the kick, which also stands out when compared to other strokes.
The Kick
There is a good chance that whoever first invented the breaststroke was playing around in the water near some frogs at the time. If I had to guess, I’d say the breaststroke is a direct result of someone mimicking how a frog swims – with wider, sweeping leg motions to power the frog along. In breaststroke, the kick plays a large role in propulsion, requiring more attention to its unique technique. Unlike the other three strokes where plantar flexion reigns supreme, the breaststroke provides an excuse to let those toes creep up toward the knees. This is great news for those of us who don’t have ankle mobility like Michael Phelps!!!!