ACTIVITY #1 Midterm Period

1. What is the most widely used stroke in swimming and what is the other name to call it?
- The most used stroke is called freestyle or otherwise known as the front crawl. It’s the most
popular stroke among competitive swimmers and those looking to work their entire cardiac
system. It is a swimming stroke that is typically regarded as the quickest of the four main
strokes.

2. What are the 4 major parts of the front crawl stroke?

- The head and body position, the flutter kick, the pull, and the side breath are the four main
components of the front crawl.

3. What is the most important aspect in front crawl? Why?

- The ideal head posture is crucial for the front crawl because it directly influences how your
body rests on top of the water. The balance and efficiency of the stroke are determined by
the head and body positions. You won't be able to swim the appropriate front crawl if your
posture is off.

4. How should we position our chin and eye when we so front crawl stroke?
- Consider your head as the water-based version of your body's steering wheel. Anything you
do with your head has a direct impact on your spine, which has a direct impact on the rest of
your body's ability to swim properly. It's critical to keep your eyes focused on the pool's
bottom when doing the front crawl. Your ears should be immersed and your head should rest
comfortably at the water's surface. Despite a lot of movement in the rest of your body, your
head should remain still except from when you breathe.

5. What are the different parts of flutter kick? And which one is for propulsion?
- A flutter kick, which is a full-leg kick that originates from the hips, needs both relaxed knees
and ankles to be efficient. The flutter kick may be broken down into two distinct phases: the
power phase, which generates most of the kick's forward velocity, and the recovery phase,
which resets your leg in anticipation of the next kick. The downward kick beat produces a
whip-like effect during the power phase. By doing this, we provide the necessary whip effect
for propulsion.

6. What are the different parts of the front crawl pull?

- Full arm pulls are produced by the shoulders and chest and are known as front crawl pulls.
The front crawl pull may be broken down into two distinct phases, much like the flutter kick:
the power phase, which generates the bulk of the forward velocity of the draw, and the
recovery phase, which resets your arm in anticipation of the following stroke.
7. What are the 3 parts of the power phase of the front crawl pull? Describe how to perform it.

- The catch, the mid-pull, and the finish are the three distinct but equally significant
components of the front crawl pull's power phase. The purpose of the catch at the start of
the power phase is to prime your arm for a powerful knit draw and finish. Begin the catch by
lowering your hand in elbow towards the bottom of the pool, winding your wrist away from
the center of your body as you pull your arm towards your feet. Your fingers should remain
straight with your wrist firm. At the end of the catch, your arm should be bent slightly at the
elbow with your fingers pointed straight towards the bottom of the pool.

- The mid-pull is the second most powerful part of the power phase. The hand of the mid pull
is designed to draw flat against the water in a broad sweeping motion toward your feet. Drive
your upper arm rearward to full extension to start the mid-pull while maintaining a solid,
straight wrist and hand position towards the pool's bottom. Throughout the entire area,
maintain your arm slightly bent at the elbow. Your hand will move in a shallow S shape
throughout the middle of the pull. As your hand moves through the water, this movement
should feel effortless and never forced. Your upper arm should be stretched back towards
your feet at the midpoint of the draw, parallel to the water's surface, with your hand and
fingers continuing to firmly point downward into the pool.

- The finish is the third and last stage of the power phase for the front crawl pull. It's intended
to finish the power phase. Start by fully extending your hand back towards your feet. Keep in
mind to maintain level contact with the water during the power phase with your hand. Up
until the point where it emerges from the water, your hand should be drawing as much water
as it can. Your arm should be straight, extended all the way to the water's surface, palm facing
upward, and fingers pointing directly backwards, just like you did at the start of the catch.