Different Strokes/Styles in

Swimming

1.Free Style
 -The term 'freestyle stroke' is sometimes used as a synonym
for 'front crawl', as front crawl is the fastest surface swimming
stroke. It is now the most common stroke used in freestyle
competitions.
Procedure
Step 1:Body Position-Keep your body flat, lie facing down in
the water with your body kept in line with the water surface.
Step 2:Arm Movement-Your arm movement can be broken
down to the simplest form consists just two actions - the Pull
and Recovery.
Step 3:Breathing Technique- Being right or left handed will determine which side to breathe on. Turn your
head to the side to take a brief breath while your hand is still in the recovery period. (one second). The
key is to coordinate your arm movement and head roll.
When trying to avoid the water for air, it's very typical to lift your head upward instead of turning it
sideways. This really works against you since it throws off your body's natural alignment and makes you
dunk deeper.

Step 4: Leg Action-Point your toes behind you and kick up and down continuously from your thighs while
keeping your ankles loose and flexible. Making sure your legs are straight out while kicking is a simple
approach to fix the ineffectiveness of kicking from the calves.

2.Back Strokes
The backstroke, or back crawl, uses alternating and
opposite arm movements. As one arm pulls through the
water from an overhead position to the hip, the other arm
recovers above the water from the hip to the overhead
position and vice versa. The legs perform a flutter kick,
similar to the one used in the front crawl.

Procedure
Step 1. Rolling the shoulders to the chin-Have the
swimmer stand and face you, roll the shoulder forward and
upward to reach the swimmer's chin. Do not move the
head. Repeat 10 times on each shoulder.

Step 2. Rotating the shoulders with arms elevated.-Two swimmers face each other about 6 feet apart and one
should lift the right arm and shoulder directly forward and the other should lift the left arm forward, pointing toward
each other, keeping the shoulders square. The other arm should be lifted to shoulder height with the elbow bent 90
degrees, upper arm pointing to the side. Repeat 10 times while pushing the shoulder of the bent arm backward each
time

.Step 3. One arm backstroke pulling motion with body rotation.-Take one arm through the entire backstroke
cycle while keeping the other arm by the swimmer's side. Rotate the arm's shoulder forward and reach as high as
they can directly over the shoulder while turning the little finger backward. The elbow should bend and the hand
should press in a straight line downward toward the ground after the extended arm reaches a point high above the
head. The swimmer should raise their elbow to the shoulder.

Step 4. Backstroke Swim with both Arms-Now the swimmer simply repeats the motions of step 3 using both
arms. The swimmer may initially pause the hand at the bottom (completion of pull), in order to get the motions right.
Eventually, the swimmer should be able to complete the pulling cycle with both arms and great body rotation,
without stopping the arm motion at the bottom or anywhere else in the cycle.

Step 5. Coupling motions-The swimmer must learn to simultaneously throw one arm upward and pull the opposite
arm downward, increasing energy from the recovering arm and rotating shoulders. This will increase propulsion
from the pulling hand.

3.Butterfly Strokes

The butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the chest with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the
butterfly kick (also known as the "dolphin kick"). It is the
newest swimming style in competition, first swum in 1933
and originating out of the breaststroke. It requires a good
technique and strong muscles.

Procedure:
Arm Movement-Extend your arms above your head. Pull hands toward your body in a semicircle, with palms
outward. Push your palms backward. Pull your arms along your sides and past your hips. Do this move quickly to
complete the arm release. Recover. Finish the pull by dragging thumbs on your thighs as you finish the stroke. Then
sweep arms out of the water at the same time and throw them forward to the starting position. Dolphin Kick-Do the
initial small kick. While making the signature keyhole shape with your arms, perform a small kick. Complete the
motion with a big kick. During the recovery phase with your arms, make a big kick.

1.Survival Float

Also known as the jellyfish or dead man's float, the survival

float is one of the most important skills for swimmers to
learn, since it can help you survive in the water. Survival
floating can help you if you're stranded in open water, but
it's also a valuable technique taught to children who may
find themselves in a deep pool and don't have a lot of
stamina or strong swimming skills.

Procedure

Float in a horizontal position with your face down in

the water. Only the back of your head should breach
the surface. The air in your lungs will keep you floating. Relax. Let your arms and legs dangle. Your arms
may float up to the surface. You may need to kick your legs a little after taking a breath to keep from
sinking back down too far. Raise your head when you need a breath of air. If you need to, bring your
arms and legs slightly upward to the surface, then push them downward to help you elevate your head
for a breath and return to a relaxed floating position.

2.Horizontal Back Float

When performing the horizontal back float, you don’t

use much energy, and you stay fairly comfortable. In
the horizontal back float, you lie on your back in the
water with your back slightly arched, your arms out to
the sides and your legs straight. Your face won’t go
underwater and your legs, if relaxed will float.

Procedure

You simply lie back motionless with your arms

outstretched, arching your back slightly, allowing your
legs to rise straight out.

3.Vertical back Float

In the vertical back float, as in the horizontal back float, your face remains above the water; however, in
the vertical back float, less of your body floats above
the water. While your upper chest and your face stay
out of the water, your legs drop down below the
surface.

Procedure

In the vertical back float, as in the horizontal back float,

your face remains above the water; however, in the
vertical back float, less of your body floats above the
water. While your upper chest and your face stay out of
the water, your legs drop down below the surface.