DIFFERENT TYPES OF

SWIMMING STROKES
5 basic strokes of swimming?
1.Front crawl
2.Breaststroke
3.Butterfly Stroke
4.Backstroke
5.Sidestroke
1. FRONT CRAW SWIMMING STROKE

This is the most common of all swim strokes. In

addition ,it is also referred to as the freestyle style of
swimming.
2.Breaststroke

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SWIMMING

STYLES. WHEN YOU USE THE STYLE, YOU ARE GOING
TO START YOUR STROKE AT THE UPPER CHEST LEVEL,
THEN PUSH YOUR ARMS SIDEWAYS, AND THEN BACK
TO THE SAME POSITION. OF COURSE, THIS HAPPENS
IN QUICK SUCCESSION, SO IT IS NOT AS IF YOU ARE
TOO CONSCIOUS ABOUT IT.
All the time, you are going to keep your elbows underwater, unlike
in the front crawl style, where the arms seem to fly overhead.
3.Backstroke

THE BACKSTROKE SWIMMING STYLES ENABLE YOU

TO FULLY ENJOY THE FUN THAT THIS SPORT PACKS. IN
ADDITION, THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
SWIMMING STYLES.
 The thing that makes this style unique is that you do it when you
are on your back in the water. Otherwise, the backstroke and the
front crawl swimming strokes are quite similar.
4. Butterfly Stroke

THIS ONE IS ALSO CALLED THE FROG SWIMMING

STYLE. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT EVERY
TIME YOU MAKE A STROKE, YOUR HEAD MUST
COME OUT OF THE WATER.
5.Sidestroke Swim Style

THIS STYLE IS VERY POPULAR WITH RESCUE

SWIMMERS. JUST AS ITS NAME SUGGESTS, YOU
ARE GOING TO KEEP YOUR BODY IN A SIDE-
WARD POSITION IN THE WATER WHILE YOU
KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WATER.
Why It Is Important To Learn The 5 Basic Strokes Of Swimming?
-Swimming is very good for your cardio workout. On the same note, all types of
swimming techniques work out specific muscles.
-The breaststroke swim strokes work out muscles such as the pectoral, Latissimus Dorsi,
glutes, and quadriceps.
-The backstroke swimming style relies heavily on your shoulder muscles. It is also one
of the best swimming strokes for people with back issues, as it can enhance healing.
-When you use the butterfly stroke for swimming, you get to use almost every muscle
group in your body. For instance, the abdominal and back muscles,
Activity
Direction: Answer the following question. On a 1 whole sheet of paper.
1. What are the 5 basic swimming stroke styles?
2. What are the importance of each style?
3. How would you properly execute each style?
4. Do you think it is easy to a swimmer?
5. Among the 5 styles which one catches your attention?