Strokes of Swimming Flashcards

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Q

The different types of swimming styles and strokes mainly include the

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freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly stroke

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2
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It is likely the first swimming stroke you think of when you picture swimming.

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FREESTYLE / FRONT

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3
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most swimmers choose to use this stroke in freestyle events as it is the fastest.

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FREESTYLE / FRONT

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4
Q

requires similar movements to the freestyle, but it is done, as the name suggests, on your back.

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BACKSTROKE

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5
Q

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.

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out

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6
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is the slowest competitive swimming stroke

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BREAST STROKE

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7
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it is the most commonly learned stroke

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BREAST STROKE

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8
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It’s often taught to beginner swimmers because it does not require putting your head underwater.

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BREAST STROKE

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9
Q

However, in competitive swimming, swimmers do submerge their head and breathe at designated points in the stroke.

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BREAST STROKE

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10
Q

is an advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout

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BUTTERFLY

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11
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It is the second fastest competitive stroke.

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BUTTERFLY

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12
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It can be more difficult and tiring to learn, but it is also a lot of fun.

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BUTTERFLY

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