Breaststroke

Question 1

is the slowest competitive swimming stroke

Answer 1

Breaststroke

Question 2

the most commonly learned stroke

Answer 2

Breaststroke

Question 3

The ___________ is a simultaneous, whip action where the legs kick around and back and the soles of the feet push on the water to provide a powerful thrust.

Answer 3

leg kick

Question 4

Correct breaststroke arm technique is also a simultaneous action which remain under the water surface (for a recreational breaststroke). It’s main aim is firstly to __________________________ and secondly to __________________________.

Answer 4

provide a small amount of propulsion; add some efficiency to the glide

Question 5

occurs as the arms pull down and the head arises above the surface

Answer 5

breathing in

Question 6

occurs as the arms recover out in front

Answer 6

breathing out

Question 7

The timing and coordination for breaststroke follows a sequence of movements that must be followed in order. The sequence is:

Answer 7

PULL - BREATHE - KICK - GLIDE