How on earth do you do butterfly?

Question

I can't seem to do it, can anyone give me the correct technique?

Answer 1

Man good question. My daughter does the 50 and 100 Fly on her swim team. She has tried to teach me but I just can't get it. I see her do it and comprehend WHAT to do but can't seem to get my body to follow my brain. haha

www.wikihow.com/Swim-Butterfly-Stroke  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvKbM4uDJ...

Hopefully one of these can help you!! When you get it your gonna be stoked. Those of you who can do it and do it well a flippin savages!!

Answer 2

you have to move your legs together up in down with the dolphin kick and then you have to move your arms together out of the water while bringing your head up. It is like freestyle but your legs arent bent and it comes from your hips and your arms come out of the water at the same time. Your pinky comes out first and your thumb goes in first. Any other questions?  

Answer 3

i am on the national USA swim team and once you get the hang on it it is sooo much fun =] i hoep this helped loook at the link it is very helpfull.

1. start with the kick, just practice your dolphin kick at practice and then one you get the hang of it incorperate the hands

2. look at link for more info =]

Answer 4

I can see how you have trouble with butterfly, it is the most challenging stroke for most people.  Personally it is my favorite because it is really fun once you get the hang of it. Start by moving your arms in large circles in the water, then work on your kick.

For the kick keep your legs together and move your hips(try not to bend your knees too much)and for your arms, just move them in large circles.

when your arms are directly over your head(in the water) then you kick, keep on doing that, and to take a breath just lift up your head. it does take a lot of practice but you will eventually get the hang of it.

if i didnt help i reccommend getting swim lessons or joining a swim team. :)

Good luck!!!!!!

Answer 5

If u learn it it is the best swim ever.  learn from the other dudes and u will do fine my young padawan