Warming Up
Stretch daily. Fan kicks require a lot of flexibility. Daily stretching will help you improve your flexibility.
Do some jumping jacks. They will help your muscles get warmed up.
Run a bit. This gets your blood flowing and your knees ready. You can also do some push ups and sit ups.
Do a butterfly stretch. This is done by bringing your feet facing each other and bringing them close to your body. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds.
Do a single-leg toe-touch. Sit upright on a mat with both legs in front of you. Bend one leg so that the flat part of that foot is tucked into your groin. Then, reach your hands toward the leg and foot that are still straight out in front of you. Once you touch your foot, hold this position for 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat. If it hurts too much to go all the way down, you can place your head on your knee until you feel your muscles loosen.
Lean into a pancake fold stretch. Sit upright on a mat with your legs spread out in front of you. They should be as far apart as comfortable. Then, slowly slide your hands in front of you on the ground away from your body. Fold your upper torso forward towards the ground, following your hands. Stop folding when you feel tension in your hips, thighs, or back. Hold for 30 seconds before sliding back upwards. Repeat. For more of a challenge, reach out to grasp your ankles as you slide your torso downwards. At some point, you’ll even be able to rest your face on the ground mid-stretch.
Slide into the splits. After these stretches, you should be able to do the splits. If you can't, repeat previous steps. Once you've slid into the splits, hold them for 30 seconds. You are now ready to try the fan kick.
Executing the Fan Kick
Step into the kick. The fan kick is one motion and you need to be able to have enough momentum.
Lift your leg and bring it up to your face.
Spin your left leg around the side.
Bring your leg left down and end in 3rd position. You have now done the fan kick! Enjoy placing it into your routines.
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