Master the Fly Stroke

Swimmer at starting position Full stroke

Learn how to perfect the

Fly Stroke in Swimming

Step 1

Streamline

Begin in a streamlined position, with your body completely submerged and your arms extended forward in front of you.

Streamlined Position

Step 2

Sweep & Kick

Simultaneously sweep your arms out to the sides in a butterfly motion while kicking your legs together in a powerful dolphin kick.

Butterfly Sweep Dolphin Kick

Step 3

Exhale & Repeat

As your arms come back together in front of your body, exhale underwater and prepare to repeat the stroke with another butterfly arm pull and dolphin kick.

Exhaling Underwater

Overview

Complete Stroke

Watch the complete fly stroke process to understand the fluidity and coordination required for effective execution.

Butterfly Stroke Process