The eggbeater kick is a style of kicking where the swimmer's legs alternate one-legged breaststroke kicks.[1] This form provides continuous support because there is no break in the kick,[2] and allows the swimmer to remain stable in the water without swaying. However, it can cause knee problems due to the circular rotation of the knee joint.[3]
The eggbeater kick is used in several different types of swimming activities.
The eggbeater kick is an alternating breaststroke kick. The steps for eggbeater are the same as in breast stroke, except you are doing one leg at a time.
1. Heel to butt, make sure you relax your foot on the way up 2. Turn your foot the outside of your body and flex 3. Kick out to the side 4. Point your foot and close
The eggbeater kick propels swimmers in an upward direction. The swimmer rotates their legs circularly while keeping their feet arched and angled, causing water above their foot to move faster than the water under their foot. This difference in pressure between the moving water and the surrounding water creates a force, propelling the swimmer upwards.[5][6] The faster the swimmer's feet move, the more upward propulsion he or she receives.[7]