Basic Swimming Drills

Questions and Answers

What distinguishes the crawl stroke from the other swimming strokes?

It is the only stroke permitted in competitive events.

It is performed while keeping the head above water.

It allows for the fastest and most efficient movement through water. (correct)

It involves a unique sidestroke technique.

Which component of the arm stroke involves the return of the arm to prepare for the next movement?

Catch

Recovery (correct)

Push

Entry

What are the primary purposes of bobbing/bubbling in swimming?

To facilitate breathing techniques and serve as life-saving measures. (correct)

To assist in effective arm coordination.

To improve speed and endurance.

To enhance leg movements and floating skills.

In treading, what is the primary role of the legs?

To perform alternating scissors and frog kicks. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of float supports the body with minimal effort and is characterized by minimal movement?

Back/Supine float Signup and view all the answers

What position should the right elbow be in when the right hand enters the water?

Above the surface of the water Signup and view all the answers

During the stroke sequence, where does the left arm exit the water?

Near the swimmer's hip Signup and view all the answers

How should the swimmer's head move to breathe during the crawl stroke?

It should roll to the same side as the body tilt Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial action of the right arm in backstroke?

It should enter slightly to the right of the head Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the breathing technique in backstroke?

It does not require any special breathing technique Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Basic Drills in Swimming

Treading: Supports buoyancy in deep water using a sculling motion with hands and legs alternating between scissors and frog kicks.
Bobbing/Bubbling: Involves ducking underwater and surfacing rhythmically. Essential for teaching breathing and as a life-saving technique.
Floating: Body supports itself using buoyancy with various types including:
- Turtle float/Tuck float
- Jellyfish float
- Front/Prone float
- Back/Supine float
Glide: Movement through water without additional action.
Stroke: Full cycle of arm and leg coordination during swimming.
Flutter Kick: Alternating up and down motion of the legs.

Five Fundamental Mechanics of Arm Stroke

Entry: The act of a body part entering water.
Catch: Applying pressure with hands just before exerting force.
Press/Pull: Arm's effort to propel the body through water.
Push: Final part of the arm stroke returning hands to the surface after a pull.
Recovery: Movement of arms/legs from the end to the beginning of a new stroke cycle.

Swimming Strokes Overview

Crawl: Known as freestyle, the fastest technique emphasizing chest-down position with a flutter kick and coordinated arm movements. Breathing is synchronized with body roll.
Backstroke: Unique for being swum on the back, with the flutter kick and arm movements that require coordination but no special breathing technique, as the face remains above water.
Breaststroke: Considered easy for novices, but competitive swimmers find it energy-intensive. Utilizes a wave technique where arms and legs move in a streamlined position, using a T-shape arm sweep and a backward kick.
Butterfly: Fast and powerful, characterized by simultaneous arm strokes over the water’s surface and dolphin kicks. Relies heavily on technique and coordination for the undulating movement.
Sidestroke: Evolved from breaststroke for speed but is slower due to less force. It features a scissors kick for propulsion and is commonly used in recreational swimming and life-saving situations. The head remains above water for easy breathing.

Key Techniques in Each Stroke

Crawl: Arms stretch out, alternate strokes with glorious body roll, head turns to breathe.
Backstroke: Arms move in a coordinated manner, the swimmer comes in and out of the water, maintaining a straight body line.
Breaststroke: Arms extend outward to form a T, kick initiated at the surface, followed by inhalation as the swimmer lunges forward.
Butterfly: Arms move simultaneously, with strong kicks driving upward momentum while pulling through the water.
Sidestroke: Utilizes a straight positional balance on one side, effective leg motion for propulsion accompanied by arm stabilizing actions.

Description

Explore fundamental swimming techniques including treading water and bobbing. This quiz focuses on essential skills needed for maintaining buoyancy and effective movements in water. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their swimming abilities.