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Swimming Technique & Stroke Development Flashcards

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  1. In the freestyle stroke, what is the primary purpose of the 'hip-driven' technique?

    Answer: To generate power through hip rotation and lengthen the stroke

    Hip-driven freestyle uses hip rotation as the main power source, allowing a longer stroke and greater distance per stroke.

  2. During the breaststroke pull-out phase after a turn, how long may a swimmer remain underwater according to FINA/World Aquatics rules?

    Answer: One arm pull and one leg kick, then the head must surface

    Breaststroke allows one pull-down and one kick during the underwater phase after start and turns before the head must resurface.

  3. Which component of the backstroke start is critical for maximizing distance off the wall?

    Answer: An explosive hip drive upward combined with a strong arm swing

    An explosive hip drive upward combined with a coordinated arm swing maximizes the arc and distance of the backstroke start.

  4. In butterfly, what is 'undulation' and why is it essential?

    Answer: A wave-like body motion from head to hips that powers the kick and pull

    Undulation is the dolphin-like wave motion through the body that generates propulsion and coordinates the butterfly kick with the arm stroke.

  5. When teaching backstroke body position, what is the correct head position?

    Answer: Head neutral with ears submerged and eyes looking straight up

    In backstroke, the head should be neutral with ears submerged and eyes looking straight up to maintain a streamlined, horizontal body position.

  6. Which drill best isolates and improves the 'catch' phase in freestyle?

    Answer: Fist drill

    The fist drill forces swimmers to use the forearm rather than just the hand, emphasizing the high-elbow catch and early vertical forearm (EVF) position.

  7. In competitive swimming, what does 'DPS' stand for and why is it a key efficiency metric?

    Answer: Distance Per Stroke — measures how far a swimmer travels on each stroke cycle

    Distance Per Stroke (DPS) measures propulsive efficiency; a higher DPS means the swimmer travels farther with each stroke cycle, reducing energy expenditure.