Backstroke

Question 1

The body must be as ____________ and _____________ as possible, with the head ___________, eyes looking _______________ and remaining steady throughout.

Answer 1

horizontal; streamlined; inline; upwards

Question 2

The alternating leg kick originates from the ___ and remains within the body width

Answer 2

hip

Question 3

The ________________ provides power on the upbeat phase of the kick, finishing as the toes break the water surface.

Answer 3

knee bend

Question 4

The hands enter the water with _____________ first, palm outwards with the upper arm just brushing past the ear.

Answer 4

little-finger

Question 5

The arm pulls through an _____________ pathway, finishing at the hip, palm downwards

Answer 5

S shape