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Five Basic Skills In Swimming (Strokes (the arm movements used to pull the…
Five Basic Skills In Swimming
Water Comfort
being comfortable in the water
panic due to unintentional submersion
spending time in a shallow pool or wading in the ocean
Breath Control
water entering the nose and mouth when you're a novice swimmer
exercises such as drawing a breath, submerging, blowing bubbles and then resurfacing for another breath
specific breathing techniques for different strokes
Floating
keeping your body in a horizontal position in the water
not a difficult skill, since humans are naturally buoyant
requires a bit of technique
Kicking
provides propulsion through the water
also used in treading water, which is the process of remaining in one place while keeping your head above the water line
kickboards, flat flotation devices made of foam or plastic that support the swimmer’s body
allows you to focus solely on your kicking technique without worrying about staying afloat
Strokes
the arm movements used to pull the body through the water
front crawl
sidestroke
breast stroke
backstroke
butterfly
each stroke uses different body positioning, breathing techniques and arm movements
best learned when training with a qualified swimming coach