10 Questions
In the freestyle stroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
Palms facing down
What is the type of kick used in the breaststroke?
Whip-like kick
In the backstroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
Palms facing up
What is the body position in the butterfly stroke?
Horizontal with face down in the water
In the freestyle stroke, what is the movement of the arms?
Alternating arms
What type of kick is used in the butterfly stroke?
Dolphin kick
In the backstroke, what is the movement of the arms?
Alternating arms
What is the body position in the freestyle stroke?
Horizontal with face down in the water
In the breaststroke, what is the movement of the arms?
Circular motion
What is the type of kick used in the freestyle stroke?
Alternating flutter kick
Study Notes
Swimming Strokes
Freestyle
- Also known as the front crawl
- Most popular and fastest swimming stroke
- Body position: horizontal with face down in the water
- Arm movement:
- Alternating arms, with palms facing down and thumbs entering the water first
- Elbow high, with forearm and hand entering the water together
- Pulling the hand back towards the body, with the palm facing upwards
- Leg movement:
- Alternating flutter kick, with feet together and toes pointed
- Knees slightly bent, with the legs relaxed and flexible
Backstroke
- Body position: horizontal with face up in the air
- Arm movement:
- Alternating arms, with palms facing upwards and thumbs entering the water first
- Elbow high, with forearm and hand entering the water together
- Pulling the hand back towards the body, with the palm facing downwards
- Leg movement:
- Alternating flutter kick, with feet together and toes pointed
- Knees slightly bent, with the legs relaxed and flexible
Breaststroke
- Body position: horizontal with face down in the water
- Arm movement:
- Arms move in a circular motion, with palms facing outwards and thumbs entering the water first
- Elbow high, with forearm and hand entering the water together
- Pulling the hand back towards the body, with the palm facing inwards
- Leg movement:
- Whip-like kick, with feet turning outwards and then inwards
- Knees bent, with the legs relaxed and flexible
Butterfly
- Body position: horizontal with face down in the water
- Arm movement:
- Arms move in a wide, circular motion, with palms facing downwards and thumbs entering the water first
- Elbow high, with forearm and hand entering the water together
- Pulling the hand back towards the body, with the palm facing upwards
- Leg movement:
- Dolphin kick, with feet together and toes pointed
- Knees slightly bent, with the legs relaxed and flexible
Learn the techniques and movements of four common swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Understand the body position, arm movement, and leg movement for each stroke.
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