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Do you kick when using a pull buoy?

Brad Hurvitz
Certified Survival Swimming Instructor
Brad Hurvitz is a Certified Swimming Instructor for My Baby Swims, an adolescent swimming school based in La Jolla, California. Brad is trained as an Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructor with ISR's Self-Rescue® program. He specializes in training children aged six months to six years of age survival skills like floating on their back to breathe and swimming back to the wall, while also educating parents on how to better keep their kids safe. He has a Master of Business Administration from Oregon State University.

Brad Hurvitz

Certified Survival Swimming Instructor

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No, a pull buoy will help lift your lower body, so you don't have to worry about your kick. It is used to work on your upper body, and focus on your rotations and arms opposed to the entire swim. If you want to focus on your kick, use its opposite — a kickboard that will make your upper body more buoyant.

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Is the thicker end at the back or front of the body?

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It's at the back of the body because it stays in place easier that way. The thinner end goes at the front.

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Is a pool buoy only used for the legs?

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Pull buoys are actually used more for your upper body. They help the swimmer focus on his upper body and pull while the legs drag behind him. So essentially, pull buoys are not used for your legs at all. The only purpose is to keep your legs afloat.

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What strokes can I practice by using a pull buoy?

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You can practice front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly using a pull buoy.

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