Swimming 170411074755
Swimming 170411074755
Swimming 170411074755
TECHNIQUES FOR
SWIMMING
Swimming is an individual or team sport that
involves using arms and legs to move the body
through water. Typically, the sport takes place
in pools or in open-water (e.g., in a sea or lake).
Competitive swimming is one of the most
popular Olympic sports, with events in
butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle,
and individual medley. In addition to these
individual events, swimmers also take part in
relays.
SKILLS FOR SWIMMING
Gliding through the water is a basic skill to master before you even consider
kicking and paddling, according to swimming instructor Ian Cross, speaking
to "The Guardian." Gliding helps you to get used to the sensation of moving
through the water headfirst. Try gently pushing off the side wall of the pool
with your arms stretched out in front of your head. Keep your head face-
down in the water and glide until you slow down.
Coordination
Diving into the pool is a basic swimming skill -- even if it starts out of the
water. Always practice diving in a deep pool with a lifeguard on duty. When
you begin, diving may only involve putting your hands together above your
head and gently curling your body forward toward the water until you fall in,
headfirst. As you progress, try jumping slightly and straightening your legs
behind you as you dive to enter the water smoothly.
BASIC SWIMMING TECHNIQUES
Backstroke Technique:
The backstroke combines arm and leg movements that push a swimmer through
the water. Here's how it works:
Move arms alternately in a windmill pattern.
Cup hands. The thumb should come out of the water first when starting the
arm movement.
Form an -S' with the arm that is underwater.
Kick in a fluttering motion.
Bend knees.
Emphasize the upward kicking motion.
Keep head face up.
Breaststroke Technique:
It's all about timing with this basic swimming technique. The
body moves up and down while the swimmer coasts through
the water. Try these tips to improve your breaststroke
swimming technique.