Dolphin kick initiation comes from which body part?

• A. The ankles
• B. The hips
• C. The wrists
• D. The shoulders

Answer: (B)

The dolphin kick starts with a hip-driven undulation. When the hips hinge and the pelvis rotates, that wave travels up the torso and into the legs, creating the powerful, simultaneous kick. The ankles then finish the motion, snapping the feet to point and help propel forward. The wrists and shoulders aren’t the initiators of the kick; they mainly help with line, timing, and overall coordination. So initiating force comes from the hips, making that the best answer.