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Scuba Finning Techniques: The 5 Kicks Every Diver Should Know
Frog kick, modified frog, modified flutter, helicopter turn and back kick: what each one does, when to use it and how to learn it.
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Helicopter Turn and Modified Flutter: Precision Kicks
The helicopter turn rotates you in place; the modified flutter moves you gently through tight, silty spaces. How each works and how to practice.
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How to Back Kick: Step by Step, Plus Why You Drift Up
The back kick moves you backward without stirring the bottom. Step-by-step technique, the drills that help, and how to fix rising while you kick back.
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How to Frog Kick (and Modified Frog)
How to frog kick in three phases (load, power, glide), the modified frog for close quarters, and the five most common faults with their fixes.