Freestyle

Question 1

It is likely the first swimming stroke you think of when you picture swimming.

Answer 1

Freestyle

Question 2

The body must be kept ___________________, _________________ and ______________, with the face in the water and the
eyes looking ________________ and slightly ________________

Answer 2

horizontal, stretched, streamlined; downwards; forward

Question 3

The __________ leads the movement and only turns when a ________________ is taken

Answer 3

head; breath

Question 4

The leg kick is a continuous movement originating at the _________ and should be ______________ and ____________

Answer 4

hips; constant; alternating

Question 5

Toes must be ____________, ankles ____________, and the knees ______________

Answer 5

pointed; relaxed; bend slightly

Question 6

The ________________ lead the hand entry, entering the water at a point in front of the head, between the shoulder and centre line.

Answer 6

fingertips

Question 7

The _____________ catches the water, palm down, and then accelerates through the hip’s creating an ____________ pathway.

Answer 7

hand; S shape

Question 8

There should be a ___________ into the water as the arm pulls through and the head rolls to the side ready to take a _______________.

Answer 8

breath out; breath in