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Front Crawl in the Pool

A swimmer lies flat on the water and pulls with one arm while the other reaches forward. The legs flutter up and down, and the swimmer turns the head to the side to breathe.

In the picture

  1. Flat torso at the water surface
  2. Arm action: one arm reaches forward above the water while the other pulls underneath
  3. Legs: small alternating flutter kicks
  4. Head: turned to the side to take a breath

Examples

  • Swimming a length in a pool
  • Racing in a school swim meet

Quiz: Front Crawl in the Pool (Age 10)

  1. In front crawl, how should the body be held?

    • Sitting upright in the water
    • Curled into a ball
    • Flat at the water surface
  2. What do the legs do in front crawl?

    • One big kick with both legs together
    • Small alternating flutter kicks
    • They stay still and do not move
  3. When does a front crawl swimmer turn their head to breathe?

    • Straight forward, while both arms pull
    • To the side, while one arm is above the water
    • Only after they stop swimming

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Sports, Age 10