What is backstroke for kids?
Backstroke is a form of swimming stroke where a person lies on his or her back.
Why is it called backstroke?
The backcrawl swim supplanted the elementary backstroke swim after 1908 as the competitive back swim and it is now referred to as the backstroke.
Why do we use the backstroke?
For example, backstroke can help improve your posture since your muscles need to work to keep your back straight in the water. It can also help improve your hip flexibility. Just like other swimming strokes, it will also work your arm, leg and core muscles.
What does the acronym IM stand for in swimming?
Individual Medley
SWIM ABBREVIATIONS
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| IM | Individual Medley eg. 4x100IM means you will swim 25m Fly/back/brs/frs |
| MO | Medley Order eg.8x50m MO means you swim 1x50m Fly then 1x50m Back etc |
| ‘R.’ or ‘r’ or | Rest (R.30) = Rest 30sec at the end of an interval e.g. 5x200m Freestyle R.30 = Rest 30sec at the end of each 200m |
What are the 4 basic parts in doing backstroke in swimming?
The Essential Elements of Backstroke
- Head Position. The correct head position is vital for achieving correct body position.
- Kicking Action. The kicking action is generated from the hips and upper legs with feet below surface.
- Hand Entry.
- Arm Action.
- Timing.
- Hip and Shoulder Rotation.
What kicks are used in backstroke?
The backstroke kick is a flutter kick. Its technique is similar to the kick used in the front crawl stroke, the difference being that you are swimming on the back.
What is backstroke in swimming?
What Is The Definition Of Backstroke In Swimming? 1. This swimming style involves the swimmer lying on her back. One arm reaches back behind the head while the other stays at her side. This continues to alternate with the arms rotating to propel the swimmer through the water.
What are the movements of the arms in backstroke?
In the backstroke, the arms perform alternating and opposite movements. One arm pulls backward in the water, from an extended forward position to outside the shoulder and then to the hip, performing an S-shaped movement and providing propulsion.
What is the difference between front crawl and backstroke?
The legs perform a flutter kick, similar to the one used in the front crawl. The backstroke is, as the name suggests, the only one of the four competitive swimming strokes swum on the back. In terms of speed, it is slower than the front crawl and butterfly but faster than the breaststroke.
How to learn the backstroke step by step?
With our series of swimming drills, you can learn the backstroke step by step. The series can be divided into the following stages: 1) First, you practice the flutter kick on your back while holding on to the edge of the pool. 2) Next, you practice balance by floating on your back and sides and using the flutter kick to move forward.