Butterfly Flashcards

1
Q

is an advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout

A

Butterfly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

second fastest competitive stroke

A

Butterfly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

As the body undulates, the swimmer maintains a stretched and streamlined position, led by the __________

A

head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The shoulders remain _____________ as the movement flows smoothly

A

horizontal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The knees bend and provide a powerful ___________________ action, with toes pointed and ankles relaxed.

A

downbeat whip-like

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The simultaneous arm action begins with the hands entering the water, ________________ finger first

A

thumb and index

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

_____________ should take place every stroke or every other stroke, depending on the swimmer’s ability.

A

Breathing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The timing and coordination follow a ‘__________________________’ sequence.

A

kick, pull, kick, recover

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

________________ supports the upward movement as the swimmer’s arms pull and the head rises to breathe.

A

One kick/1st kick

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

________________ assists the undulation and propulsion as the arms recover

A

second kick

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly