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How to correctly swim freestyle

Last updated about 2 years ago

4 questions

Instructions

Watch the video and summarise the key points on how to swim freestyle, turn these into task cards that we can print and other students can use at the pool to improve there swimming, you can work with a partner if you like on this.

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Question 1

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What is the correct position for your body when swimming freestyle?

On your stomach, looking straight down

On your side, looking at the pool wall

Upright, looking forward

On your back, looking up

Question 2

2.

What is the correct arm motion for freestyle swimming?

Full circular motion, stretching out fully

Back and forth, in a straight line

Flapping up and down, like a bird

Half circular motion, elbow always bent

Question 3

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Where should you be kicking from when swimming freestyle?

Your feet

Your legs

Your hips

Your knees

Question 4

4.

Where should you be breathing from in the freestyle stroke?

Keeping your face down and holding your breath

Breathing underwater

Turning your head to the side

Lifting your head up