Different Swimming Postilion

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Backsroke

As its name suggests, backstroke is swum on the back. It uses alternating circular arm movements and an above water recovery. The legs execute a flutter kick similar to the one used in freestyle. Backstroke is faster than breaststroke but slower than butterfly.

BreastStroke

Breaststroke is the most popular swim stroke of all. In breaststroke, both arms execute half-circular arm movements at the same time under water in front of the swimmer. The arm recovery also occurs under water. The legs simultaneously execute a whip kick

Freestyle

Freestyle is fast and efficient. In fact it is the fastest of all swimming strokes. That's why it is used in freestyle competitions and in the swimming leg of triathlons

The Freestyle Stroke

The Freestyle Stroke or front crawl is often the preferred stroke of seasoned swimmers. It uses alternating arm movements with an above water recovery. The legs execute a flutter kick.

Butterfly Kick

The butterfly stroke stands out among the competitive strokes because of it's unique and spectacular technique. It uses a symmetrical arm stroke with an above water recovery. It also uses a wave-like body undulation and a dolphin kick. It is the 2nd fastest

Sidestroke

The sidestroke is an old swim stroke swum on the side that uses a scissor kick and asymmetrical under water arm movements.


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