Types of swimming strokes
June 19, 2008
Swimming is a type of activity that is loved all around world. It is a great activity than can b enjoyed both on leisure as well as exercise level. In general a swimming stroke is defined as movement of arms and legs to push against water and to propel the swimmer into forward direction. Swimming is considered best without splashing water. Swimming strokes are fun to learn and can add enjoyable variety to your swimming experience.
There are different types of swimming strokes like butterfly stroke. It is a very strenuous and difficult stroke. The body is in prone condition .It involves a dolphin kick with a wind mill like movement of both arms and legs together. This stroke cannot be performed underwater.
Breast stroke is also known as leisure stroke in which body is in a prone position. It involves frog kicking alternates with a simultaneous movement of the arms from a point in front of head to shoulder level. This stroke can be performed underwater also.
Crawl stroke is the most common type of stroke that is like by children and adults, this stroke involves over arm strokes and the flutter kick. The head remains inside the water.
Trudgen is a type of swimming stroke that was named after a famous English swimmer; this stroke involves overarm strokes in prone position and the head remains on one side.
Freestyle is a very common stroke used by beginners, in this arms and legs move parallel. Backstroke is also freestyle type of stroke it is done with head facing sky; this stroke involves over-the-head arm strokes, and a flutter kick in supine position.
Dog paddle is a very easy stroke; it is generally preferred by small children. It involves reaching forward with the arms underwater and using a modified flutter kick.
The strokes that are considered for competitive type of swimming are breast, butterfly, freestyle, back strokes.
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