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Backstroke is a swimming style where the swimmer moves through the water on their back. It was the second stroke used in competition after front crawl. Some key aspects of backstroke include a flutter kick to stay balanced, circular arm motions that push the water behind the swimmer, and easy breathing since the face is above water. While it allows for easy breathing, disadvantages are that swimmers cannot see where they are going and it tends to be a slower stroke than front crawl or butterfly.

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Backstroke is a swimming style where the swimmer moves through the water on their back. It was the second stroke used in competition after front crawl. Some key aspects of backstroke include a flutter kick to stay balanced, circular arm motions that push the water behind the swimmer, and easy breathing since the face is above water. While it allows for easy breathing, disadvantages are that swimmers cannot see where they are going and it tends to be a slower stroke than front crawl or butterfly.

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BACK STROKE

What is Back Stroke?


• Backstroke or back crawl is one of the four swimming styles
used in competitive events regulated by FINA, and the only
one of these styles swum on the back. This swimming style
has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of
swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It also
has a different start from the other three competition
swimming styles. The swimming style is similar to an upside
down front crawl or freestyle. Both backstroke and front crawl
are long-axis strokes.
History of Back Stroke
• Backstroke is an ancient style of swimming,
popularized by Harry Hebner. It was the
second stroke to be swum in competitions after
the front crawl. The first Olympic backstroke
competition was the 1900 Paris Olympics
men's 200 meter.
Steps/ Technique
• The initial position of the back stroke
is lying on your back with arms and
legs stretched straight out. While
swimming all the body should stay
clase to the surface of the water.
Leg Movement
• Constantly perform a flutter kick while doing
the back crawl. This allows the swimmer to
travel in a straight line. The knees are kept
bend underwater and the toes should make a
small splash while kicking and through proper
moving of legs up and down would keep the
swimmer float.
Arm Movement
• The arms are used similar to the front crawl, but in
reverse. The swimmer makes a circular motion as the
arms move in and out of the water at alternate
intervals. It can start putting one arm in the water in
a straight line above the shoulder. Palm should be
facing away and once the hand is in the water, it
should push down and towards the feet. Keep
pushing the hand towards the feet until the elbow is
straight. The lift the arm out of the water, back to its
original position and repeat the motion again.
Breathing
• Breathing in backstroke is easier than in other
strokes, as the mouth and nose are usually
above water. Competitive swimmers breathe in
through the mouth during the recovery of one
arm, and breathe out through the mouth and
nose during the pull and push phase of the same
arm. This is done to clear the nose of water.
Advantages of Back Stroke
• One advantage of the backstroke is that as it is
swum on the back, breathing issues are
avoided once the swimmer has good balance.
• It is also more efficient than breaststroke and
can be swum for long distances.
• As it gives the back an excellent workout, it is
also often advised as a remedy against back
problems.
Disadvatages of Back Stroke
• Backstroke is a slower swimming stroke than
front crawl or butterfly.
• For novice swimmers, it can be challenging to
find balance on the back and then breathing
becomes an issue as the nose is up and water
can easily enter the nose.
• Finally, it can be uncomfortable for beginners to
not being able to see in which direction they are
swimming.

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