Swimming is a water sport which includes skill and different strokes. This sport is nothing but moving your hands and legs in order to push your body in forward direction. Water should not be splashed while performing this sport. The movements should not be jerky; follow these tips how to perform strokes. The various kinds of strokes are;

  • Butterfly stroke: This stroke is very difficult; the movements are similar to that of dolphin. This should not be carried out underneath the water; it may be dangerous to the swimmer.
  • Crawl: In this type of stroke; the face is turned towards sides. The strikes are referred as crawl-swimming stroke.
  • Sidestroke: It is performed only underneath water. The stroke here is referred as scissors kick; body is moved in forward direction.
  • Back Stroke: Flutter kicks are to be given only in backwards. The body is moved in backward direction. The body may be either dorsal or ventral facing the earth.
  • Breast stroke: it is like a frog kick like movements; in this case the swimmer should protrude his/her face out of the pool. The strokes are given by shoulders in forward direction.
  • Dog Paddle: It is the simple method of strokes, the body is moved forward just by flutter kicks. The movements of hands are seen only underwater. Beginners can start with this stroke, the swimmer can use tubes to protect them from drowning.
  • Freestyle swimming: This can be practiced in any way, while performing this stroke be aware that you are not splashing the water.

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