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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leg action is typically associated with the backstroke?

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

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

    <p>Breaststroke arm pull</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided while performing the breaststroke kick?

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

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

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

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