Just laid on my coffee table and did the frog kick

[JKPAO]

How far could she possibly get on a coffee table?

All the way!
See you topside! John

 

[DiverDean59]

:worthless:

Or a video would be even greater.

 

[dmoore19]

If I was on the coffee table doing frog kicks my wife would not find it humorous. The video would have to have a disclaimer that stated kids (and husbands) don't try this at home.

 

[danvolker]

Another frog kick video but with more of the why and when issues dealt with..

 

[Mayor]

During my tech classes I spent many hours kicking in front of the tv watching the UTD videos. They did help but time in the water with a quality instructor can't be beat. If you want the skills look into intro to tech or primer class. Even if you never do a tech dive the skills are a must on all dives.

 

[SoccerJeni]

All the way!
See you topside! John

:shocked2:

 

[Cave Diver]

:shocked2:

 

[SoccerJeni]

 

[Jax]

Jeni, some tips I was given from someone who 'looked like that guy' . . .

Do as TSandM says:

Jeni, the key is to clap the soles of your feet together. Then gently return them to the "load" position.

Knees bent and fins flat, separate your feet. Turn your ankles and clap the soles of your feet together. Then relax your ankles and return your feet to the starting position.

It's very important to gently move your feet back to the start position. If you move them too fast, the movement is actually counter-productive. The "pause and glide" tip is a good one.

Practicing this on the floor in front of a favorite show, with fins on, builds up the appropriate muscles. If you have a mirror to place, that would be great, too.

 

[scubaren]

It depends on how much coffee is on the table.