TYPES OF STROKES Flashcards

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4 types of strokes

A
  1. freestyle (front crawl)
  2. breast stroke
  3. back stroke
  4. butterfly stroke
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2
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this is the classic swimming posture.

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freestyle

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3
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Lie on your stomach and flutter your legs while alternating the arms in a windmill motion.

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freestyle

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4
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You propel yourself forward with moderate speed in a specific direction.

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freestyle

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5
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is a great competitive and exercise stroke

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freestyle

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6
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allows you to swim longer distances without exhaustion.

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freestyle

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7
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freestyle is also known as the

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front crawl

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8
Q

Float with your stomach facing down, then move your arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body.

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breast stroke

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9
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Bend your legs, then kick back with good timing, and you’ll propel yourself up and forward.

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breast stroke

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10
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Lie on your back and flutter your legs while circling your arms in a windmill motion.

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back stroke

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11
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It’s very similar to the freestyle, but you swim on your back and propel yourself backwards.

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back stroke

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12
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Many doctors recommend this technique to those who have back problems, or to develop stronger back muscle.

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back stroke

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13
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An excellent workout and common competitive stroke-possibly because it tests a mature swimmer

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butterfly stroke

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14
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is performed by bringing your arms up above your head, then pushing them down into the water to propel yourself forward.

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butterfly stroke

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