Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S1L1FL
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student performs butterfly (dolphin) kick while holding a bar (kickboard/noodle). Builds leg strength, core control, and body undulation awareness.
Coach Guide
• Hold bar with arms extended; Keep head in neutral position; Perform dolphin kick (body wave from chest to hips); Maintain rhythm across distance.
Progression Tips
• Start with short distances; Emphasize small, smooth undulation from core; Gradually build to longer distances with steady rhythm.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Overexaggerated undulation; Hips sinking; Head lifting too high.
Coaching Cues
• Smooth body wave; Kick from chest through hips; Keep head neutral; Flow with the water.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S1L2FL
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs butterfly (dolphin) kick while holding a kickboard over 15m. Builds endurance, body control, and consistent undulation.
Coach Guide
• Hold kickboard with arms extended; Keep head neutral; Perform dolphin kick with smooth body wave; Maintain consistent rhythm to cover 15m.
Progression Tips
• Start with short distances; Focus on small, controlled undulation from chest to hips; Gradually build up to full 15m with steady rhythm.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Overly large or stiff undulation; Hips sinking; Head bobbing.
Coaching Cues
• Small, smooth body wave; Kick from core; Keep hips high; Stay relaxed and flowing.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S2L2FL
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs butterfly (dolphin) kick with arms extended in front (streamline position), WITHOUT board, for 15m. Builds core strength, streamline, and full body control.
Coach Guide
• Arms extended in streamline (one hand over the other); Head neutral; Perform dolphin kick with full body undulation; Maintain steady rhythm through 15m.
Progression Tips
• Start with shorter distances (5–10m); Focus on streamline position and controlled undulation; Build up to 15m with consistent flow.
Common Mistakes
• Breaking streamline; Kicking from knees; Head lifting; Hips sinking; Over-exaggerating movement.
Coaching Cues
• Long streamline; Smooth body wave; Small fast kicks; Keep hips high; Relax and flow through the water.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S3L2FL
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs butterfly (dolphin) kick with both arms relaxed at sides, traveling 15m with full body undulation. Builds core strength, body awareness, and natural undulation.
Coach Guide
• Arms relaxed at sides; Head neutral; Perform smooth dolphin kick (wave from chest through hips); Maintain steady undulation over 15m.
Progression Tips
• Start with shorter distance; Focus on relaxed arms and smooth body flow; Gradually build up to full 15m.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Jerky or stiff movement; Arms too tense; Hips sinking.
Coaching Cues
• Relax arms; Smooth wave from chest to hips; Keep head neutral; Small fast kicks; Flow with the water.

Skill Type
• Pull
Step Id
• S1L3FL
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices butterfly arm pull while in standing or squat position, with head above water. Focuses on correct arm pull path and body coordination.
Coach Guide
• Stand or squat in shallow water; Perform butterfly pull — both arms pull simultaneously under chest; Practice correct timing with slight body undulation.
Progression Tips
• Start slowly; Emphasize wide arm entry and pull under chest; Build smooth rhythm and coordination.
Common Mistakes
• Pulling too shallow or too wide; Shoulders too stiff; Lifting head excessively; Jerky arm movement.
Coaching Cues
• Wide arms; Pull under chest; Smooth and strong pull; Keep head steady and relaxed.

Skill Type
• Breathing
Step Id
• S2L3FL
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices butterfly pull with breathing timing in standing or squat position. Focuses on combining arm pull and breathing coordination.
Coach Guide
• Stand or squat in shallow water; Perform butterfly pull under chest; Practice timing breath (head lift) with arm pull; Emphasize exhale in water, inhale during pull.
Progression Tips
• Start slowly focusing on timing of pull and breath; Build smooth, natural rhythm; Practice arm-bodybreath coordination.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head too high; Pull too fast or too shallow; Holding breath too long; Jerky arm movement.
Coaching Cues
• Smooth pull; Inhale with pull; Relax neck; Exhale in water; Flow with the pull.

Skill Type
• Pull
Step Id
• S1L4FL
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs 3 butterfly kicks followed by 1 butterfly arm pull with breath, traveling 15m. Builds rhythm, timing, and breathing control.
Coach Guide
• Arms extended forward; Perform 3 dolphin kicks; On 3rd kick, add butterfly pull with smooth head lift to breathe; Repeat sequence for 15m.
Progression Tips
• Start with slow count (3 kicks, 1 pull); Focus on consistent rhythm; Gradually build to full 15m smooth execution.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Timing off (pull too early/late); Lifting head too high; Arms pulling too wide.
Coaching Cues
• 3 kicks steady; Strong pull; Gentle head lift; Smooth rhythm — kick, kick, kick, pull & breathe.

Skill Type
• Breathing
Step Id
• S2L4FL
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs 2 butterfly kicks followed by 1 butterfly pull with breath, traveling 15m. Builds proper butterfly stroke rhythm and breathing coordination.
Coach Guide
• Arms extended forward; Perform 2 dolphin kicks — 1 during entry, 1 during pull; Lift head to breathe during pull; Maintain consistent rhythm for 15m.
Progression Tips
• Start slowly focusing on 2 kicks per pull; Emphasize timing of breath with pull; Gradually build to smooth 15m execution.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Pull timing off; Lifting head too high; Arms pulling too wide or short.
Coaching Cues
• Kick, kick, pull & breathe; Flow through water; Gentle head lift; Keep rhythm steady and strong.