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In the freestyle stroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
In the freestyle stroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
What is the type of kick used in the breaststroke?
What is the type of kick used in the breaststroke?
In the backstroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
In the backstroke, what is the direction of the palms when entering the water?
What is the body position in the butterfly stroke?
What is the body position in the butterfly stroke?
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In the freestyle stroke, what is the movement of the arms?
In the freestyle stroke, what is the movement of the arms?
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What type of kick is used in the butterfly stroke?
What type of kick is used in the butterfly stroke?
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In the backstroke, what is the movement of the arms?
In the backstroke, what is the movement of the arms?
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What is the body position in the freestyle stroke?
What is the body position in the freestyle stroke?
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In the breaststroke, what is the movement of the arms?
In the breaststroke, what is the movement of the arms?
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What is the type of kick used in the freestyle stroke?
What is the type of kick used in the freestyle stroke?
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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
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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.
