From an About Swimming Reader: I am a swimmer with a problem. Do you have any suggestions for a swimmer with a lazy swimming kick (freestyle)? I will be swimming well, then I will loose my kick rhythm and cannot regain it.For a freestyle or backstroke swimmer, the kick rhythm can set the speed for the entire swim. Being able to hold a specific kick tempo - or being able to control it - can be very important for swimming speed. Let's try two things that might help you overcome your "lazy" swimming kick trouble.