BUTTERFLY

 
SWIMMING

 STROKES
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Alandre Lindsay: 2109400
Introduction
 What is Butterfly Stroke

• It is a swimming technique in which the swimmer's is face down in the water with both arms
stretched out of the water at the same time, then down back in the water in a circular
motion. It is also combined with an up and down foot movement which is called Dolphin
Kick or Butterfly Kick.
 History of Butterfly Stroke
• Where and was this stroke originated?

• Who invented this stroke?

• Who help to developed this swimming technique?

• Popularity of Stroke
 Phases Of Butterfly Stroke

• There are three phases of the Butterfly stroke, these include:

1. Catch
2. Pull
3. Recovery
 Steps of Butterfly Stroke

• To properly complete a Butterfly Stroke there are a series of steps that must be done
properly. Body Movements, Dolphin kick, Arm movement, Breathing Technique and finally,
good Timing and Coordinate combined to create the undulating motion of the butterfly
stroke. 
 Steps 1. Body Movement

• Start by holding on to  the poolside behind you. Then, inhale deeply, submerge your face in the water, and
spring forward across the water's surface.
• Keep your hands and feet together while keeping your arms stretched in front of you.
• Dip your chin towards your chest, then start moving your head by pushing it forward and up.
• Continue moving your head up and down, allowing it to travel through your shoulders and chest. Continue
moving your head, allowing the ripples to pass down your hips and down to your legs.
Steps 1. Body
Movement
 Step 2. Dolphin Kick

• Position yourself on the pool's edge, tucked up and prepared to push off.
• With your head as the point of departure, push off and start the swaying, up-and-down motion.
• Kneel while keeping your legs close together and raise your feet up toward the water's surface.
• Kick down with both feet in a forceful whip-like motion.
• Keep doing this kicking motion in time with your body's swaying motion
 Steps 2.
Dolphin Kick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=i9UqzjvfKHc
 
 Step 3. Arm Movement

• Beginning like before, push against the poolside and prepare to retreat.
• Start the body action by pushing off with your arms and hands stretched out in front of you.
• Pull under your body in the shape of a "keyhole" with both arms at once, pulling inwards and then
outwards toward the thighs.
• After that, your arms rise from the water and reappear above the water's surface. Your fingers and
thumbs should enter in line with your shoulders.
 Steps 3. Arm
Movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-2
X5HoWnGs
 
 Steps 4. Breathing Technique

• Step away from the poolside and start moving your body in an undulating motion.
• Leg kicks are added, counting groups of four kicks.
• After each set of four kicks, raise your head while letting out a breath.
• Take a breath as your chin rises over the water's surface, then dive back down for another four kicks, as
this is a cycle.
 Steps 4.
Breathing
Technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT
4j6GwnAPU
 
 Breathing Patterns in Swimming

• Rhythmic breathing 
• Bilateral breathing
• Unilateral/ Freestyle breathing
 Rhythmic Breathing

• When your head is comfortably above water, take the opportunity to take deep,
even breaths. Rhythmic breathing in swimming is about relaxing and finding
your own rhythm. You cannot rush the process of finding your comfort zone.
 Bilateral Breathing

involves breathing every three strokes. You alternate breathing on your left and on
your right side. The rhythmic pattern should not leave you short of breath, though,
so if you feel uncomfortable, breathe every other stroke
 Unilateral/ Breathing

• This is often the most difficult to master for novices, reason be is that swimmers
will have to exhale while their face is under water and then inhale while it turns
to the side in under a second. Breathe on the same side of your body during
every other stroke
 Injuries Caused By the Butterfly Stroke

Butterfly Stroke Back

• Butterfly Back is
caused by the
continuous applied
pressure on the
bottom of the spine
due to the continuous
arching of the back. 
 Injuries Caused By the Butterfly Stroke

Swimmers Shoulder 
• A condition that affects the shoulder joint. This is
caused by inflammation of the tendons around the
rotator cuff.  As the tendon swells, it begins to fill
up the subacromial  space and with constant
movement during swimming, which causes pain
and irritation. 
 Olympic Events Where Butterfly Stroke is
Contested  
• In 1956, the butterfly Stroke was contested for the first time in the men's
200m Butterfly event and the women's 100m Butterfly event 
• In 1968, the men's 100m Butterfly and the women's 200m Butterfly was
added in the Mexico City games
• While the 100m and 200m butterfly are Olympic events, a 50m are held at the
World level and Continental level 
 The Roles of 2
judges that are
used in the
Butterfly stroke
swimming
Technique:
 Judge Of Strokes:

❑ Judges of strokes will be located on each

side of the pool.
❑ The Stroke Judge ensures that the
rules relating to the style of swimming
designated for the event is been observed.
❑  Judges of Strokes will also report to the
Referee any violation on signed cards
detailing the event, lane number and the
infraction.
 Judge Of Turns:
❑  Turn Judges are positioned at the starting
and turning ends of the pool.
❑ The Turn Judge also ensures that, when
turning or finishing, the swimmer complies
with the turning and finishing rules
applicable to the stroke used.
❑  The Turn Judge at the starting end of the
pool must position himself so he can step
forward quickly to observe the first stroke
and kick in the butterfly event as soon
as the starting signal is given and the
swimmer leave the blocks.
 5 Rules of
the Butterfly
Swim Stroke:
 RULES
❑   Underwater kicking on the side is allowed, but it is not permitted at any
given time to roll on to your back.

❑  Both arms shall be brought forward together over the water and brought
backwards simultaneously throughout the race.

❑   All up and down movements of the legs must be simultaneous. The legs
or the feet need to be on the same level, but they must not alternate in
relation to each other. A breaststroke kicking is not permitted.

❑   It is permissible for a swimmer to be completely submerged for a

distance of not more than 15 meters after the start and each turn.
❑   At the start and turns, a swimmer is permitted one or more leg kicks and
one arm pull under the water, which must bring him/her to the surface.
 Drills of Butterfly Stroke

1. Horizontal (Float) Position

2. Swim Downhill
3.  Adding Dolphin Kick
4. Butterfly Underwater Pull 
 • Horizontal (Float)
Position

• Learning good body position, which involves

keeping your body horizontal in the water
and maintaining a neutral head position, is
the most crucial step in developing an
effective butterfly stroke (not up or chin
tucked).
 Swim Downhill
You are now prepared to start "swimming downhill" because your body is
accustomed to being horizontal. During this phase of the stroke, movement
is generated from the hips and is propelled downward through the shoulders.

The butterfly stroke is a short axis stroke that provides forward motion across
the hips

Stand on ground with your hands on your hips to obtain a sense of this spin.

Repeatedly bend your waist slightly (approximately 45 degrees), then

straighten it out again. You'll notice that your hips are doing the rotation for
you.
 Adding Dolphin Kick
• A dolphin kick is an oblique movement that propels you forward by
beginning at the hips and spreading outward through the feet and
toes.

• When performing a dolphin kick, you should use an equal amount of

force to kick up and down.

• Each and every competitive stroke employs this kick. You will master
the butterfly stroke more rapidly if you learn the dolphin kick in
relation to butterfly stroke swimming and its timing.
 Butterfly Underwater Pull
• Pulling in the butterfly position is comparable to both breaststroke
and freestyle. The underwater track of the pull is similar to freestyle,
and they are simultaneous and coordinated like breaststroke.

• Try it first standing on ground to draw in a butterfly. Arms extended

above the head. wrists are slightly bent. Then, as if pushing a
basketball down for a large bounce, press your arms and hands down
collectively.

• Keep your hands and arms in front of your body while pushing; keep
your elbows bent until your arms are fully extended and at your sides.
 Material that can better improve
the technique 

• Swimmers can concentrate on kicking their legs in the

water in a way that is both comfortable and efficient by
using flotation devices like kickboards and noodles. In the
meanwhile, pulleys, gloves, and swim paddles are
examples of resistance training gear that helps swimmers
increase their strength and stamina in the water.

This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

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