BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 3

Question 1

What body position should students hold during a push-off and glide?

Accepted Answer

Streamlined position with arms extended past the head

Answer

A streamlined position cuts drag and lets the student glide farther.

Question 2

In the butterfly, how many dolphin kicks are usually taken per arm cycle?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

Butterfly uses two dolphin kicks per arm cycle, one at hand entry and one during the push phase.

Question 3

During the back crawl, which part of the hand should enter the water first?

Accepted Answer

The little finger

Answer

The little finger enters first, with the palm facing out, to set up an efficient catch.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of bobbing in early swim instruction?

Accepted Answer

Practicing rhythmic breathing and getting comfortable submerging

Answer

Bobbing teaches students to exhale underwater and inhale above it in a steady rhythm.

Question 5

What causes the propulsion in the whip kick?

Accepted Answer

The insides of the feet and lower legs pushing backward as the feet turn out

Answer

In the whip kick, the feet turn out and the insides of the feet and legs push water backward.

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