History of Swimming Strokes

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Who introduced the Australian Crawl to England in the 1902 championship?

  • Nicolau Wynman
  • John Trudgen
  • Richard Cavell (correct)
  • D.A. Armbruster

What is the name of the stroke executed while swimming on the back?

  • Inverted breaststroke (correct)
  • Australian Crawl
  • Trudgen stroke
  • Butterfly stroke

Which swimming stroke is known for being much faster than the inverted breaststroke?

  • Trudgen stroke
  • Australian Crawl
  • Butterfly stroke
  • Back crawl (correct)

In what year was the butterfly breaststroke first seen in competition?

<p>1934 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leg action is typically associated with the backstroke?

<p>Frog kick (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary arm pull used in the butterfly stroke?

<p>Breaststroke arm pull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to prevent water from splashing in your face during the backstroke arm pull?

<p>Keep your thumb touching your side until it reaches the top of your shoulder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your arm pull is too short in the backstroke?

<p>Reach out about shoulder level; stretch your arms way out. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you prevent water from washing over your face during the backstroke arm pull?

<p>Drop your chin slightly during the pull. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to perform the breaststroke kick?

<p>Heels drop, push with inside of ankle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided while performing the breaststroke kick?

<p>Ankles hooked, toes pointed out. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common error to avoid during the backstroke arm pull?

<p>Starting the hand movement outward before reaching the shoulder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of elementary backstroke according to the text?

<p>Helping recover from back injuries without stressing the back (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error in elementary backstroke technique involves knees breaking the water surface?

<p>Lack of coordination between arms and legs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should one correct the issue of water washing over the face during the arm pull phase of the elementary backstroke?

<p>Tilting the chin slightly down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common correction for getting no power from the kick in elementary backstroke?

<p>Hooking your ankles and pushing with the inside of your foot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of elementary backstroke helps in treading and moving through water for an extended period without tiring quickly?

<p>Getting power from the kick by hooking ankles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is suggested for correcting rapid stroking during elementary backstroke?

<p>Pulling level instead of upward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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