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What is exactly the second kick in butterfly?

What is exactly the second kick in butterfly?

I'm learning to swim butterfly but i've difficulties with the dolphin kick%3A i'm very slow. I've heard that using a second kick enables to swim faster. However, does this second kick go from the hips or from the knees? I mean, is that like a second full undulation? Thanks in advance for your answer.

lena63Other, France
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it comes froms the first kick of butterfly and comes from the ankles

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