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Master the Butterfly Stroke with Expert Technique

byBlue Dragon Swim SchoolAt Blue Dragon Swim School, Sector 14, FaridabadStarts from3,999 per monthView full gallery

Stop fighting the water and start gliding. We turn the most challenging stroke into a fluid, rhythmic movement through targeted drills and precise stroke analysis.

The art of butterfly is a beautiful display of power and rhythm. This underwater view captures the undulating motion that, when perfected, makes a swimmer look like they are flying through the water.

Mastering butterfly breathing is all about timing and head position. We teach you to breathe low to the water as your hands push back and to tuck your chin as your arms recover, keeping your hips high and your stroke efficient.

This drill helps you find the teeter-totter rhythm of the short axis strokes. By focusing on pressing your chest and then your hips, you will master the body undulation that powers both butterfly and breaststroke.

The "Flick Drill" is essential for correcting your butterfly breath timing. It isolates the end of the pull, forcing you to sync your breath with the most powerful part of the stroke and preventing your arms from getting stuck during recovery.

We use a series of drills to build a powerful butterfly, starting with the glide kick to establish rhythm. We then add timing drills to sync the arms and legs, culminating in a full, connected, and efficient butterfly stroke.

Here, our coach demonstrates the powerful combination of the butterfly arm pull and the dolphin kick. Notice how the propulsive kick at the end of the stroke drives the body forward, creating a seamless and powerful rhythm.

About Conquer the Butterfly

The butterfly is a short-axis stroke that relies on the 'teeter-totter' rhythm between your chest and hips, not just raw arm strength. Most swimmers get stuck because they try to power through with their shoulders while their lower body drags. We fix this by focusing on your hip drive, ensuring every pull is matched by a powerful, timed dolphin kick that propels you forward rather than letting you sink.

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