Everyone Says “Keep Your Legs Straight”… But Is It True?

By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
*An AI-generated image is included in the article to help explain the technique*
One of the most common questions beginners ask is: “Should I keep my legs completely straight while kicking, or should I bend my knees?” The answer is simple but often misunderstood.
The best freestyle kick is neither completely stiff nor excessively bent. An efficient flutter kick comes from the hips, with a natural, slight bend at the knees that happens automatically dur