The dolphin kick is used when swimming the butterfly stroke and is the hardest part of the stroke to learn. It resembles the tail action of a dolphin as it swims through the water. The kick involves synchronizing the legs and developing a smooth, wave-like movement of the body from head to toe. As a teacher, know that time and more than one technique or drill might be necessary for students to learn the dolphin kick.
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