Coach Robb: Swimming: Swim Drill How to use a kickboard

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@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Three things may help you: 1. Point your toes so that you feet become as flat as possible giving you a bigger surface area for propulsion (like fins). 2. Keep your heels under the water. When you heels break the surface, you introduce air bubbles which causes you to lose leverage. 3. Kick from your hips and not your knees; this will increase the surface area (your quads are wider than your shins). Please give these a try and let me know if you notice a difference in your speed & endurance

@udayanmustafi3963 Жыл бұрын

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@bigcartoonyIIV 9 жыл бұрын

dude you rock. Out all of my swimming lessons, they never told me this. That board use to work the hell out of me. It seem like I be in one spot kicking my life away.

@elainenilsson5472 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both

@elainenilsson5472 4 жыл бұрын

Embarrassing too, lol...i know.

@marciab1279 Жыл бұрын

HAAA… Me too

@nikki7006 Жыл бұрын

Gosh. Me too and I'd be exhausted from going nowhere

@bigcartoonyIIV Жыл бұрын

@@nikki7006 i figured out my problem. I had to flex my feet like flippers. Now I move like a boat.

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Your legs consume the greatest amount of oxygen in your body, so when you use them your oxygen uptake will be crazy fast. To help you "move" in the water, make sure that you are kicking from the hips and keeping your ankles under the water. Please let me know how you progress in the water! -Coach Robb

@udayanmustafi3963 Жыл бұрын

🏊🏼‍♂️

@bhavnarathod6317 7 ай бұрын

I can’t let go of the kickboard - can you please help me

@primandagi9800 5 ай бұрын

14 years later and you have a new subscriber in me. Thanks so much for your detailed explanation. I’m gonna try these in the next few days before my lesson.

@CoachRobbBeams 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, subscribing and commenting! Please keep me posted on how things work out for you.

@eaglegl 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very informative video, i am a mature and a beginner in swimming. I am taking swimming lessons at my local pool and just getting confident in water. I am learning how to breath under water but when i lift my head out of water to take a breathe my legs go down, i also use kickboard. I am learning a lot from your wonderful videos besides my lessons. so please keep postiing and keep up the good work. Many thanks once again.

@CHSBelle 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I've considered adding a kickboard to my lap swims and this was extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if you discover an improvement with your use of the kickboard! -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! If there is anything in particular that is giving your frustrations, please drop me an email. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Jon, Thank you for watching and commenting! To help you a little more, when you are moving down the lane, "point" your toes behind you like a ballet dancer. If your calves cramp up, then foam roll them as often as possible (I have a foam rolling series of videos). Please keep me posted if your ability to move forward when kicking improves. Thanks again for watching! -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

I agree with you - I certainly have learned alot over the last three years on how to produce videos; this was one of my first videos that put together. Thanks for the input and taking the time to watch the video. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Yu-Ching-thank you for watching, I am glad to hear that you could understand the information. Please keep me posted on your progress in the water. Regarding the quality, I absolutely agree. This was shot on a flip camera at a college, so it was definitely rough at best. Thank you for putting up with the distractions, I promise to make them better - both in regards to recording quality and sound. -Coach Robb

@jonranford1844 11 жыл бұрын

Been a runner for many years and just started triathlon and wondered when trying to use kickboard I was going nowhere, thanks for the video :-)

@christyjones2303 3 жыл бұрын

The way you explained this was super helpful- thank you for making this video!

@ioannislazaridis6159 7 жыл бұрын

He explains so well the position and the whole movement of the body. He has seen many people with running background going into swimming, like me. With this video kickboard becomes a pleasure not a punishment. Thanks Robb.

@CoachRobbBeams 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments and watching the video. Please let me know if I can help in any way with your swimming. -Coach Robb

@Vrishank_Pro 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks a Lot Robb !! I was experiencing the same situation of legs drowning while using a kickboard as you explained. Will definitely give a shot to your technique and thanks for explaining so fundamentally.

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Eric, Thank you for watching! Please keep me posted on your progress! -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment! We are in the process of launching a complete new swim series, so please make sure to subscribe to the Coach Robb Channel to receive updates when the new videos are posted. -Coach Robb

@theresemartin31 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Coach! Appreciate your response...Will try that !

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words - I am excited that you enjoy the videos! We are in the process of producing a completely new series of How To Video specific to the swim and I look forward to your feedback. If there is anything in particular that you would like to see discussed, please let me know. -Coach Robb

@TheADAMSLAYER1995 2 жыл бұрын

This is extremely helpful! Thanks for this video, its nice hearing a good explanation behind all these techniques you are demonstrating

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & your kind words! I have a complete weight loss program along with a complete swim program - we can combine some of the elements from both for you. Please feel free to email me directly. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! Please watch the videos on the Pencil Drill; once you are in this position, your legs will stay aligned as well. Regarding getting your hips up, focus on looking at the bottom of the pool, this will help you press your chest and raise your hips. Please keep me posted. -Coach Robb

@jantay1 9 жыл бұрын

Coach Robb you're the best!!

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments - I am glad the video helped! Regarding your breathing, please check out my Video 101 series; I explain why you are struggling with breathing while swimming freestyle. Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything clarified. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Bobei, Thank you for watching! Please email me if you have any needs: strength workouts, swim workouts, etc. I would be happy to help. -Coach Robb

@DillPickleDame 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Coach Robb, for the video. I am in my 40s and have little swimming skills but just bought a kickboard to get started, to transition from ballet to a low impact aerobic exercise. (It's nice to hear my very flexible feet are good for some sport!)

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Ilene, Thank you for watching & posting a comment! Please drop me an email when you get a moment and I will send you a link to the referenced videos. Please let me know if there is anything that I can be helping you with when you are in the water. -Coach Robb

@Magda1888 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have been swimming all my life and also have been spraining my ankle all my life. Finally I understand why!

@RanjaniSivakumar 2 жыл бұрын

Such a Guru you are! These tips are so helpful .thank you

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Please let me know if I can help you in any way. -Coach Robb

@angelerameau4851 11 жыл бұрын

Coach Robb, I have been using the kickboard for a few months now the wrong way until I see your video, it makes perfect sense to me now. Thank you for the free tip!

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

David-thanks for watching! Please let me know if you notice an improvement in your ability to kick in the water. -Coach Robb

@maravetgirl 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this great video! I was just in the water yesterday struggling with the kickboard and am excited to try these techniques! :)

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Please let me know how you do when you get in the water. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & your kind words! Please let me know if you have any questions or need me to break anything down. -Coach Robb

@LetsssGooooooooo Жыл бұрын

I've recently found the alignment board and snorkel (recommended to me by Gary Hall Sr. and The Racing Club) to be a game-changer for kicking sets. I'll never go back to the old kickboard ever again!

@CoachRobbBeams Жыл бұрын

Ideal combination for getting the body in the correct position and maximize your kick sets for sure! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

@getfitwithtejaswini2473 11 жыл бұрын

Yes Robb i have gone thru all ur videos..thanks for ur reply..i will keep u updated on my prgress...!!!! Cheers..

@coachandisingh796 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this! I am 34 and brand new to lap swimming as I’m trying to add more balance and variety to my strength and conditioning program while I’m layed up trying to correct some spinal trauma/misalignment issues. What a better time to take up swimming practice. Your video helped taught me some fundamental questions I had. I’ll look you up as I continue practicing and learning!

@rauldelarosa2520 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'm starting to learn to swim, believe it or not, and I have problem with the kickboard myself. I do a lit of kicking but not going anywhere. And yes, I'm a runner. I will start practicing this soon.

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to post! I am excited that you can use the videos for both yourself and your students. If there is anything in particular that you or your students would like explained, please drop me an email or drop a post here and I will be notified. -Coach Robb

@Eternalnowisthekey 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. really well explained .. going to implement these tips into my swimming today 😀

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Janusz, Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind comments. Keep up the good work and let me know if I can help in any way. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

I am excited it worked for you! Please let me know if there is anything in particular that you are struggling with and I will put a video around it. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Please keep me posted if this skill helped your kicking. -Coach Robb

@sidstam 10 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, excellent suggestions from you which explain much of what I've been doing wrong; just started using the kickboard in the last three days (and using it incorrectly!), been going backwards too.

@nagwakureshi 11 жыл бұрын

Will implement the tips on my class coming Tuesday and hopefully expect better movement and an improved kick. Thanks a lot! :)

@alligator3385 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coach! The Pencil Drill video is very helpful.

@rcmccas 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the videos...It is helping me in my swimming and also has given me great tools to help the special needs students I work with.....Thank you for each one!

@igster187 14 жыл бұрын

thanks for the lesson!

@MiyaSamaCo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information. I have just started swimming lessons and I am not very consistent at using the kick board yet.

@ahmedsadia100 13 жыл бұрын

I have seen lot of coaching video but this is the best coaching videos ever i watched.

@michaelramirez4162 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation, Coach!

@dryerbuzz 11 жыл бұрын

great tips. going back to watch full series.

@angelinamariamc 11 жыл бұрын

Wow, so glad I came across this! You must be an awesome coach!

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you found the information - please let me know if you have any additional questions or need anything clarified. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment - I apologize for the noise! We were at a college shooting the video and they wouldn't turn off the music! Thanks for watching. -Coach Robb

@nagwakureshi 11 жыл бұрын

Its been five days since my swimming class (I'm 22) and my kick sucks (literally). The coach shifted me to the kickboard today and I really couldn't kick much when he wasn't supporting me. The video was VERY helpful because I realised three things: 1. The best way to keep shoulders relaxed (another problem area) is to press down with your pits 2. The death-grip on the board was SO wrong on my part 3. Keeping knees straight, ankles in water and engaging hips while kicking is the way to move ahead

@raysworld8872 7 ай бұрын

Lol damn you’re 32 now how is it now?

@tylerhyndman7109 5 ай бұрын

😂@@raysworld8872

@gauravrawat3914 Ай бұрын

We want to see what your are upto now ?

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Angelina, Thank you for the kind comment! Please let me know what you are training for and how I can help you. -Coach Robb

@DougieBarclay 14 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate, excellent instruction.

@ananyasengupta3783 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great lesson for me. I am a beginner, I tried this technique and successfully can float and moving forward in the pool.

@CoachRobbBeams 11 жыл бұрын

Tejaswini-thank you for your message. Have you had a chance to watch my other swim videos: Coach Robb Swimming 101? These videos will help you eliminate exactly what you are going through. Please message me back on your progress or if there is anything that I can be doing to help you. Thank you! -Coach Robb

@24bhyn 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I am finishing up a few new drill videos and will post them by May 14, 2012 on our Coach Robb Channel. If there is anything in particular that you or your son would like to see covered, please feel free to email me or post here. -Coach Robb

@UfirstcoachingUK 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Robb! Just wanted to drop a line to say thank you for your great tip re: pressing down with the kickboard with your lats. I have been struggling to get my head above the water whilst using a kickboard. Your explanation (which I could not find in hundreds of other videos) solved my problem instantly. Thanks a ton for that!

@CoachRobbBeams 9 жыл бұрын

Neeraj-you are welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a note. If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to drop me an email. -Coach Robb

@JamesCub88 9 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly helpful. I did swimming lessons when I was younger and then let it go, but kept some of the techniques with me and now as I returned to swimming I tried to get those back. One myth that I thought about was that you had to have your ankles rise above the water as you're kicking and as Coach Robb just mentioned, it's just the opposite, so next time I hit the pool I'll have that in mind and not put such a strain on my back and myself as getting your feet to raise above the water takes some effort and may not be as useful as I thought. Thanks Coach!

@angelahollen8996 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very clear explanations, examples, and analogies. Best video I've seen.

@CoachRobbBeams 6 жыл бұрын

Angela - thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment, I greatly appreciate it. Please let me know if I can help with you swimming program in any way. -Coach Robb

@1234rghji 10 жыл бұрын

Rob, this video changed the worst part of my swimming training into a part which I'm looking forward to. Thanks a lot! Instantly my kicking distance rose from 300m to 500m and I feel totally fine! And at last, I can feel the burning sensation in my hips. Great advices and great content of your videos. thanks. Janusz, Poland

@einefreunde 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@jonranford1844 11 жыл бұрын

Will try that thanks, have ordered some fins as well to help with that motion. Just going through the other videos now :)

@gillirob 12 жыл бұрын

I recently 7/20/12 had foot surgery. Not reconstructive but nerve related. My doc said I can swim now and since walking is still difficult, (swollen arch) I have decided to start swimming. Bought a kick board and watched this video. I had no idea there was a right and wrong way to use one. This video is now in my favorites, THANKS for making it! I know how to swim, but struggle with breathing during front crawl, could use tips. Thank you, Gillirob

@kk70mason 11 жыл бұрын

This explains my lower back pain when I use the kb. Thanks for the tip.

@EnayathKabir Жыл бұрын

love you coach

@saikumarbalerao 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot ..very informative

@rahulkamble3142 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your inputs. It help me to position my body well for kicking drills.

@CoachRobbBeams 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment! Please let me know if I can help in any way going forward.

@foxy_tail_fairy_puss 5 ай бұрын

I'm learning to swim with an instructor and use two floats but I've decided to get my own for the odd time if I go to the pool with family or friends. I knew nothing about kick boards but bought one on Amazon which arrived today. So your video has taught me how to use it. Thank you for your informative video.

@CoachRobbBeams 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and please keep me posted on your progress!

@RM-ei3co 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Keep the videos coming please

@CoachRobbBeams 6 жыл бұрын

Rachel - thank you for watching and leaving your kind words. We are in the process of shooting an entire new series of videos and will get them uploaded ASAP. Please let me know if there is anything in particular I can help you out with. -Coach Robb

@gangess 9 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!!!

@deveshrawool6035 7 жыл бұрын

Going to try this tomorrow

@zeyu3301 9 жыл бұрын

best explanation ever!

@CoachRobbBeams 9 жыл бұрын

Ze Yu-thank you for the kind words and watching the video! -Coach Robb

@paraescucharrap 9 жыл бұрын

Great explination!!! Thanks so much

@CoachRobbBeams 9 жыл бұрын

paraescucharrap Thank you for watching the video and leaving a kind comment. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. -Coach Robb

@LyricsWizzz96 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I'm doing an ironman in July and this has helped a lot .

@rberendsen8738 7 жыл бұрын

As a swimmer in the past I always hated the kickboard. Nobody told me I should use it this way. The thing with the arms is new to me, I'm definitely going to try it out more now. Hopefully I will decrease my IM time on the swim. (But the ankle story I can comply with, also never heard before, thanks)

@sheetalshah6903 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir. Your tip of keeping the chin submerged in water helped me lift my hips and do kicking smoothly.

@cfitz17 14 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@justinringanayi3049 6 жыл бұрын

Great video indeed

@einefreunde 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob

@CoachRobbBeams 10 жыл бұрын

Christopher-thank you for watching and your message! I like the foundational elements of TI, they definitely work and provide you a foundation to take your program to a completely new level. To help you get you started on top of the water, swim with a pull buoy in between your legs and use pull paddles to create the momentum necessary to swim efficiently. Add a simple three beat kick (keeping your ankles below your surface). Give this a shot and let me know how it works for you! -Coach Robb

@elainenilsson5472 4 жыл бұрын

You have a new subscriber. Thank you. I have been swimming my whole life but never had a lesson.

@gregcameron6047 3 жыл бұрын

I was told hold the kickboard by the edge closest to you, not the edge on the far side. I will give your way a try today. Thanks.

@CoachRobbBeams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching...keep me posted!

@A11550 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@MomentoMori769 12 жыл бұрын

Thx Coach, I will

@haplesstoad 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, thank you.

@CoachRobbBeams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! If you have any struggles, please let me know and we can break them down for you.

@emmyin 10 ай бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you!!

@CoachRobbBeams 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@tomasohara 14 жыл бұрын

Quite exceptional quality of instruction: very good on technique.

@42Librarians 9 жыл бұрын

Great coaching!

@CoachRobbBeams 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the kind words! -Coach Robb

@blueberrycornbread 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks !

@CoachRobbBeams 6 жыл бұрын

Chris-thank you for watching and commenting! Please let me know how it works for you.

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if you need a strength program for your swimming, please email me directly and I would be happy to send over to you. -Coach Robb

@CoachRobbBeams 12 жыл бұрын

Great job! Please keep me posted on your progress... -Coach Robb

@muhammadzubair4867 5 жыл бұрын

thanks, very good tips

@CoachRobbBeams 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

@oshan28 8 жыл бұрын

thank you coach Robb ! 🙏

@CoachRobbBeams 8 жыл бұрын

+Roshan Rk Your welcome - please let me know if I can help in any way with your program! -Coach Robb

@sumandas9487 8 жыл бұрын

+Robb Beams hello bob it was awesome ,i just wanted to know my bodyweight is 112 kg 35 years of age will it possible for me to learn swimming.

@handmaiden4yah 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@CoachRobbBeams Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!