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dolphin kick

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dolphin kick
n.
A swimming kick used mainly in butterfly in which the legs are extended straight back and moved up and down in unison with a slight bend in the knees on the upward movement.
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Noun1.dolphin kick - a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together
butterfly stroke, butterfly - a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
swimming kick - a movement of the legs in swimming


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In Athens he attracted attention for his post-race exultations - he is said to have popularised the phrase "cho-kimochi-ii" which means "I feel mega good" - and his disputed dolphin kick but this time around the absence of his old American rival, Brendan Hansen, seemed to relax him somewhat: "I was so calm I think I could have seen every face in this venue.
Looking from above, this was most noticeable at the turns, when he disappeared down beneath the surface and sasdasda forward even faster with the aid of his trademark two extra dolphin kicks.
He may use a flutter or dolphin kick before making the flip turn.
 
 
 
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