Human swimming typically consists of repeating a specific body motion or swimming stroke to propel that body forward. There are many kinds of strokes, each defining a different swimming style or crawl.
Most strokes involve rhythmic and coordinated movements of all major body parts — torso, arms, legs, hands, feet, and head. Breathing typically must be synchronized with the strokes, too. It is possible however to swim by moving only legs without arms or only arms without legs; such strokes may be used for special purposes, for training or exercise, or by amputees (paralympians) and paralytics.
Dolphin crawl: Similar to front crawl, but with a dolphin kick. One kick per arm or two kicks per cycle. This style is often used in training.
Catch up stroke: A variation of the front crawl where one arm always rests at the front while the other arm performs one cycle. continue in use. This can also be used as a drill when training in competitive swimming.
Head-high crawl (also known as the water polo stroke, lifeguard approach stroke, or Tarzan drill): This stroke is used for water polo, lifeguards to keep the victim in sight, or those who simply want to see where they're going and breathe with ease. It is similar to front crawl, but with head above the water. This can also be used as a drill when training in competitive swimming.
He said he will definitely swim the 100-yard freestyle ... Part of that fun is swimming other strokes other than freestyle, which can be monotonous when swimming the middle-distance events ... I’m excited to swim with those guys again.
During tryouts, participants ages 8 and under must swim 25 yards each using the front crawl stroke and the back crawl. Participants ages 9 and over must swim 50 yards each using the front crawl stroke and the back crawl stroke.
Follow the Pittston St ... One-Day SwimClinic. There will be a One-Day Swim Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 1 ... Clinics will focus on stroke development with a fun competition at the end. They will be taught by Pittston Area swim team members and YMCA swim coaches.
Her high school swim coach calls her quiet, humble, and someone who doesn't like attention ... "She should be super proud because she does everything for us," Passaic High School swim coach Kristine Meindl said ... Swimming.
If the BrainerdWarriors boys’ swimming and diving team needs someone to swim the backstroke — Nathan is the guy ... But can he swim the breaststroke? Yes ... Brainerd's Nathan Chaussee swims the breast stroke Monday, Jan ... Boys swimming and diving.
Milan's girls swimming team celebrates its Huron League title ... The Milan junior grew up in the same neighbor as the school’s swimming coach ... Many consider the breaststroke as the most difficult stroke in swimming ... She could swim just about any event.”.
A stroke is a medical condition in which blood is unable to reach the brain, and this might lead to massive damage or even death ... Therefore, the following lifestyle changes will be good for health and in turn lower a stroke risk.1.
Even something as simple as a daily walk can make a big difference.WHO recommends at least 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling, on most days of the week.
West Lafayette's Lucas Arnaldo sets a new 200 individual medley record at the state championships, marking a significant achievement in his swimming career ... The returning sectional champion attacked the water stroke after stroke at Morgan J.
“You just need to be able to swim 50 metres in one go in whatever stroke you like. We don't mind if it's breast stroke, crawl or doggy paddle. Teams of up to six people swim in relay fashion for ...
Carvalho, a junior, can swim multiple events for Apponequet.Nora McClurkin, Apponequet ... The versatile Coleman can swim all the strokes as a freshman, giving the Whalers options for relays and individual events.
The cool embrace of the water was like returning home, a place where gravity ceased to exist and each arm stroke brought me closer to my dreams.” Later on, as she progressed in her swimming ...
So I never learned to swim ... The prospect of going to my local pool, in my mid-30s, and asking about beginner swimming lessons (“No, I don’t need to work on my stroke, I need to work on getting my face in the water”) was a somewhat embarrassing one.
Considering Carrie Furbee’s success in swimming the past three years, it might be surprising to hear the Grandview Heights senior entered high school trying to find her identity in the pool ... I was finding myself in swimming a little bit.
