Butterfly
Who should attend?
Anyone comfortable with complete body submersion who can swim at least 25m any stroke. This course or workshop is appropriate for both those who wish to learn butterfly from scratch or those swimmers who have mastered the stroke but would like to improve their technique.
Aim
To learn how to fly freely! To be able to swim a graceful and sustainable butterfly even if you never thought it was possible.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- use the head as the driver of the stroke,
- understand how the four-wheel drive of butterfly works,
- achieve a slower and lighter arm recovery,
- establish a gentle and flowing undulation,
- develop a steady, even rhythm that allows the water to lift the body, and breathe with ease
Often considered the supreme stroke, butterfly is generally seen as the preserve of the strongest and fittest. This course will demonstrate that it is no more challenging than the other three strokes. People suffering from stiffness, tension or sciatica in the lower back have found relief from learning the Shaw Way to do butterfly.
The Fly Sequence for Level 2
The butterfly stroke is a beautiful and powerful swimming technique that requires coordination and rhythm. Here’s a breakdown of the sequence you provided, emphasising each phase for clarity:
Butterfly Stroke Sequence:
1. Beginning of Stroke:
– Position: Glide on the surface with hands together in front, looking down, maintaining a streamlined body position.
2. Kick: dive to bottom of the wave
Action: (Non propulsive phase) Glance forward and release and gently bend the knees release the hips to create a gentle back bend. –
Movement: (Propulsive phase) Look down using the nodding joint then execute a dynamic downwards thrust with the legs, sending them forward and down.
3. Catch: Middle of the wave
– Action: Gently release the neck to so that you can forward and up.
– Movement: Bend the wrists to initiate the catch phase with the finger tips pointing down, allowing your hands to be positioned at shoulder width.
4. Pull: top
– Action: Pull your hands down and back through the water.
– Movement: Focus on pulling your hands towards the hips, engaging your core and maintaining a strong body position. When the hands pass the hips turn them outward so that the palms are facing the bottom of the pool
5. Recover:
– Action: Recover the arms across the surface of the water.
– Movement: As your hands exit the water, keep them relaxed and allow them to swing back to the starting position while bending the knees in preparation for the next kick.
6. Repeat:
– Cycle: Continue the sequence: KICK – CATCH – PULL – RECOVER, maintaining rhythm and timing throughout.
Tips for Effective Butterfly Stroke:
– Breathing: Incorporate breathing by lifting your head slightly during the catch phase or as your arms recover.
– Body Position: Keep your hips high and your body streamlined to reduce drag.
– Timing: Ensure that your kicks are synchronised with your arm movements for optimal propulsion.
Practicing this sequence will help you develop a smooth and efficient butterfly stroke. Happy swimming!