Swimming Front Crawl

In the picture

1. 1Recovery arm: swings forward above the water
2. 2Pulling arm: pushes the water back under your body
3. 3Flutter kick: straight legs kick up and down, one after the other
4. 4Breathing: head turns to the side, mouth just out of the water

Examples

• Swimming lengths during a swimming lesson at school
• Racing a friend across the pool on holiday

Quiz: Swimming Front Crawl (Age 10)

1. 1

   How do you breathe when swimming front crawl?

   • Roll over onto your back for a moment
   • Turn your head to the side
   • Lift your head up and forward out of the water
2. 2

   What do your legs do in a flutter kick?

   • Both legs bend and push out together like a frog
   • Straight legs kick up and down, one after the other
   • Bent knees pedal around like riding a bike
3. 3

   How do your arms move in front crawl?

   • One arm does all the pulling while the other rests
   • Both arms pull back together at the same time
   • The arms take turns pulling you through the water

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.