The Dolphin Kick Manual (eBook)

The Dolphin Kick Manual is a detailed and evidence-based digital guide to help swimmers and swim coaches master the underwater dolphin kick.

Unlocking elite dolphin kicking speed one kick at a time, The Dolphin Kick Manual is the ultimate guide to mastering the most essential skill in the water…

The powerful, often misunderstood underwater dolphin kick.

Whether you are a sprinter looking to dominate your underwaters or a coach looking to give your swimmers a razor-sharp edge off the walls, this book is a comprehensive and elite blueprint for faster, smoother, and more efficient dolphin kicking.

Inside this 240+ page digital guide, you will find:

• The biomechanics of elite dolphin kicking — Learn how the fastest dolphin kickers in the pool generate maximum propulsion through body position, kick timing, range of motion, amplitude, undulation, and more.
• Research-backed guidance — From resisted kicking to hip rotation to core strength, discover what actually works for faster swimming. The material in this book is backed by 110 papers and studies analyzing the performances of elite (and non-elite) swimmers to show you what actually works. No more guesswork.
• Training tools and tips — Get expert and evidence-based advice on how to use different types of swim gear, from fins to tempo trainers, to fine-tune your dolphin kick.
• Dryland guidance — Fast dolphin kicks are primarily made in the pool, but there is plenty of things you can do outside of the water to develop a more powerful kick. Strength training, core training, mobility, and even respiratory training are discussed, giving swimmers a full suite of training weapons for faster kicking.
• Real-world application — The book is bubbling with actionable takeaways, including sets/workouts, drill progressions, dryland exercises, mental cues, stretches, and much more to help you go from theory –> performance.

Whether you are trying to shave precious tenths off your 50, looking to perfect your breakouts and underwaters in longer events, or you are simply fed up with getting destroyed off the walls in competition, The Dolphin Kick Manual is the ultimate resource for getting faster where it matters most–under the surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers!

How is the book delivered?

The Dolphin Kick Manual is a digital PDF. You’ll get instant access via email after purchase. The file is mobile-friendly, searchable, and printable, so you can study it at your desk, on deck, or in the gym.

Is this book based on scientific research?

Yes. The book draws from over 140 peer-reviewed studies in biomechanics, physiology, hydrodynamics, and motor learning.

All recommendations are backed by research and proven by real-world application at the highest levels of the sport—including Olympians, World Champions, and NCAA finalists.

There is also a ton of practical advice in the pages of The Dolphin Kick Manual to help you bridge the research with action in the pool.

What level of swimmer is this for?

This book is for intermediate to advanced swimmers. If you’re already training regularly and understand the basics of underwater kicking, this book will help you refine and optimize every element, from ankle flexibility to undulation timing to dryland strength.

If you’re new to swimming, this book will be overwhelming. It’s not a beginner’s guide, it’s for swimmers and coaches focused on performance.

Does it include training sets?

Absolutely! The Dolphin Kick Manual is all about practical application, and the sets included touch on the main concepts of a high-performance dolphin kick. Speed, power, tempo, technique—whether you train solo or with a coach you’ll have a toolkit of ready-to-use sets.

Do you offer refunds?

Because this is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final. That said, if you have questions or issues with your download, or you realize that this book is really not for you, send me an email and we’ll make it right.

How long will I have access to the book?

Forever. Once you download the PDF, it’s yours to keep. You can read it on any device or print it out for easy reference at the pool.

Additionally, your purchase gets you access to future editions of the book, as well as some fun bonuses that we have planned for The Dolphin Kick Manual.

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