Swimming Techniques Quiz
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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. (correct)
  • Flutter kick involves kicking from the hip, while bent-knee kick involves kicking from the knee.
  • Flutter kick involves bent knees, while bent-knee kick involves fairly straight knees.
  • Flutter kick involves loose ankles, while bent-knee kick involves stiff ankles.

    • How do you perform sculling in swimming?

  • Thumbs up, press in; thumbs down, press out.
  • Thumbs up, press out; thumbs down, press in.
  • Thumbs down, press in; thumbs up, press out.
  • Thumbs down, press out; thumbs up, press in. (correct)

    • What is the purpose of finning in swimming?

  • To perform breaststroke leg movements.
  • To propel through the water in a back-float position.
  • To move head first through the water. (correct)
  • To practice arm strokes above water.

    • In which stroke is the frog kick used?

    <p>Breaststroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arm action like in Elementary Backstroke or Basic Backstroke?

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

    What should be the position of your fingers during finning?

    <p>Sideward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major source of propulsion in swimming?

    <p>Pulling with the arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kick involves kicking with fairly straight knees and only allowing the heels to break the surface?

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

    In swimming, what does the frog kick motion depend upon?

    <p>Flexibility of the ankle and knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of leg and foot motion in swimming?

    <p>Support, propulsion, and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arm and hand motion propels a swimmer through water in a back-float position?

    <p>Sculling arm action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which swimming stroke is a combination of overhand arm stroke and flutter kick?

    <p>Front crawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leg action is the 'Bent-kick' described in the text?

    <p>Kick that is not efficient but instinctive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended correction if you make a big splash while swimming?

    <p>Bend your knee more; shorten the downward thrust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Basic Arm Stroke mentioned in the text?

    <p>To teach the fundamentals of hand and forearm propulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a common error if a swimmer kicks mostly air during swimming?

    <p>Moving backward in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Flutter kick from the Bent-knee kick?

    <p>Kicking whole leg from the hip in Flutter kick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a swimmer correct feet sinking during swimming?

    <p>Arch your back, push your chest out, raise your chin more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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