I have flat feet (only a teeny arch) and I can't seem to point my toes far enough for swimming kick. Related??

Question

so basically I'm wondering if my flat feet have anything to do with the fact that I can't kick freestyle kick properly because I can't point my toes a lot. Are these totally different issues, or will I be able to point my toes more if lets say, I wear insoles.

I'm very concerned about this because you see, when I freestyle kick with proper technique , I move backwards >.<

Many thanks

Answer 1

Don&#039;t think they are related, but you can do exercises to strengthen your toes &amp; stretch your arches.

*Point &amp; push your toes down toward sole of foot, then bend upward &amp; stretch as much as possible.  Do 30 repetitions.

*Stretch toes sideways &amp; widen, then squeeze together. 30 reps.

*Pull feet up toward shin, then down as far as you can.  Alternate &amp; do for 30 reps each way.

*Rotate feet clockwise for 30X, then counterclockwise 30X.

They should increase your ability to point your toes.

Insoles couldn&#039;t hurt.  Also different sneakers are made with different arch supports...get ones that are for low arches/flat feet.

Good luck