18 Questions
What is the key difference between the flutter kick and the bent-knee kick?
Flutter kick involves fairly straight knees, while bent-knee kick involves bent knees.
How do you perform sculling in swimming?
Thumbs down, press out; thumbs up, press in.
What is the purpose of finning in swimming?
To move head first through the water.
In which stroke is the frog kick used?
Breaststroke
What is the arm action like in Elementary Backstroke or Basic Backstroke?
Breaststroke arm movement
What should be the position of your fingers during finning?
Sideward
What is the major source of propulsion in swimming?
Pulling with the arms
Which kick involves kicking with fairly straight knees and only allowing the heels to break the surface?
Flutter kick
In swimming, what does the frog kick motion depend upon?
Flexibility of the ankle and knee
What is the key function of leg and foot motion in swimming?
Support, propulsion, and balance
Which arm and hand motion propels a swimmer through water in a back-float position?
Sculling arm action
Which swimming stroke is a combination of overhand arm stroke and flutter kick?
Front crawl
What type of leg action is the 'Bent-kick' described in the text?
Kick that is not efficient but instinctive
What is the recommended correction if you make a big splash while swimming?
Bend your knee more; shorten the downward thrust.
What is the main purpose of the Basic Arm Stroke mentioned in the text?
To teach the fundamentals of hand and forearm propulsion
What might be a common error if a swimmer kicks mostly air during swimming?
Moving backward in water
What distinguishes the Flutter kick from the Bent-knee kick?
Kicking whole leg from the hip in Flutter kick
How should a swimmer correct feet sinking during swimming?
Arch your back, push your chest out, raise your chin more.
Test your knowledge on different swimming techniques such as flutter kick, back crawl, and sculling. Learn about the specific movements and actions involved in each technique to improve your swimming skills.
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