The Dredger

Aim

To increase the power of the freestyle kick

Equipment

Kickboard for each participant

Depth of Water

Waist deep to deep

Participants

Can be done as a relay or individual activity

Description

  • Each person uses a flutter kick to cross the pool holding a kickboard outstretched in front, vertical and at least 30 centimetres below the surface.
  • The position of the kickboard will add significant drag to the swimming action ensuring that correct kicking technique is applied