How to Swim the Butterfly Stroke: Technique, Drills & Common Mistakes #3537172 (License: Personal Use)

The image captures a male swimmer mid-cycle in a competitive pool, fully submerged after the start or turn, executing the dolphin kick with arms extended forward in streamlined position. The green dashed rectangle emphasizes ideal body alignment-horizontal torso, hips near surface, and feet together-critical for efficient propulsion. Lane lines and tiled pool floor provide spatial context, while surface turbulence above indicates recent breakout.

Used in instructional swimming guides, technique articles, and coaching resources targeting intermediate to advanced swimmers seeking to refine butterfly mechanics; aligns with user intent to learn correct form, avoid injury, and improve race performance.