Should Swimmers Still Do The One Kick Butterfly in 2026? Tips From Milo Cavic

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"Should Swimmers Still Do The One Kick Butterfly in 2026? Tips From Milo Cavic"

Answer:

The one-kick butterfly is mostly seen during the breakout stroke. When transitioning from underwater dolphin kicking into the first stroke, skipping a kick can help preserve speed.

Outside of breakouts, most elite swimmers use two kicks per cycle to maintain rhythm. The one-kick variation is situational and still evolving, but rhythm and maintaining speed off the wall are key.

Summary:

One-kick butterfly is mainly used during breakouts to preserve speed. Standard rhythm still relies on two kicks per cycle.

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