Strokes of Swimming Flashcards
The different types of swimming styles and strokes mainly include the
freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly stroke
It is likely the first swimming stroke you think of when you picture swimming.
FREESTYLE / FRONT
most swimmers choose to use this stroke in freestyle events as it is the fastest.
FREESTYLE / FRONT
requires similar movements to the freestyle, but it is done, as the name suggests, on your back.
BACKSTROKE
The backstroke requires similar movements to the freestyle, but it is done, as the name suggests, on your back. Your face will remain ______ of the water.
out
is the slowest competitive swimming stroke
BREAST STROKE
it is the most commonly learned stroke
BREAST STROKE
It’s often taught to beginner swimmers because it does not require putting your head underwater.
BREAST STROKE
However, in competitive swimming, swimmers do submerge their head and breathe at designated points in the stroke.
BREAST STROKE
is an advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout
BUTTERFLY
It is the second fastest competitive stroke.
BUTTERFLY
It can be more difficult and tiring to learn, but it is also a lot of fun.
BUTTERFLY
