Competitive Strokes

6. It is where the swimmer extends his/her arms forward just below the surface to enter the glide phase, and begin the cycle again.
8. A hand technique that helps swimmers to "feel the water" and preserve the ideal location of the hand and arm to travel across the water.
11. A swimming style in which the swimmer is on their chest and the torso does not rotate.
14. _______ form is a swimming technique that is used underwater in every stroke.
16. A smooth movement through the water that occurs without using the arms or legs for propulsion.
17. this is the conventional style of breaststroke in which the body remains nearly parallel to the water surface
18. refers to when a swimmer initiates the pull and the kick phase of their stroke within each cycle.
19. there are three main ______ of breaststroke seen today. These are the conventional (flat), undulating, and wave-style.

1. the swimmers seek to coordinate their approach to the wall and the stroke rhythm.
2. It is an exercise done specifically to help your swimming technique.
3. Breaststroke has _______ distinct phases.
4. it is important in every stroke, but quintessential in breast. Knowing when to move fast and when to glide will make the stroke easier for the swimmer.
5. It is the propulsive phase of the arm stroke. The arm is moved as a single unit like a large paddle.
7. An outward movement of arms in swimming breaststroke.
9. breaststroke is also known as the _______ stroke.
10. The first depictions of breaststroke can be found as cave paintings in southwestern _______.
12. In breaststroke is relatively straightforward. It is usually done during the beginning of the insweep phase of the arms, and the swimmer breathes in ideally through the mouth.
13. Breaststroke is believed to be the _____ of strokes and is much used in lifesaving and recreational swimming as well as in competitive swimming.
14. Also called a 3-2-1 pullout.
15. During the ______ you change the orientation of your arms so that your forearms and palms are facing backward.