NAME: SEWALA, JOHN ROBERT P.

YEAR&SECTION: BSMT 1- CARRICK BEND

INSTRUCTOR: DR. EMILY T. GALO DATE: APRIL 3, 2023
SIDESTROKE

The Body position of this stroke is similar to the body position while taking a breath in
freestyle. On either side of the body (whichever is comfortable), the submerged arm is
extended above the head, while the arm at the surface of the water is at your side. This is
the position you will be in during the glide (non-propulsive) phase of the stroke.

Leg action - In the sidestroke, the legs perform a repeated scissor kick. The top leg reaches
forward in this kick while the bottom leg reaches back, with the knees slightly bent. Then
both legs come together, pushing the body forward in the water. This leg motion shouldn’t
be too swift or forceful; remember, you’re trying to conserve energy.

Arm action - The arm movements of sidestroke are asymmetrical, allowing the body to
conserve energy since only one arm at a time is doing most of the work. If you’re facing left
in the water, your left arm will be on top. If facing right, your right arm will be the upper
arm.
Glide - You start in the glide position: directly on your side with your lower arm
extended beyond your head and your upper arm resting along the side of your body.
The leg action is called the scissor kick. From the glide position your legs bend together.

Breathing - happens anytime you rotate your body and take your main stroke. Much
like freestyle, as your body rotates and your shoulder starts to lift out of the water, tilt
your head to the side for a breath

References:

https://www.swimteaching.com/2015/10/sidestroke-learn-how-to-swim-102.html

https://www.enjoy-swimming.com/sidestroke-swimming-technique-1.html
NAME: BARRIENTOS, KENT B. YEAR&SECTION: BSMT 1- CARRICK BEND
INSTRUCTOR: DR. EMILY T. GALO DATE: APRIL 3, 2023

SIDESTROKE

Body position: When swimming sidestroke, as the name suggests, your body is on
its side. The sidestroke uses one side of the upper body at a time, while the other
side is able to get a degree of rest. Arm movements.

The leg motion used in sidestroke is called the scissors kick, in which the legs
open slowly, under leg backward, upper leg forward, both knees slightly bent, and
toes pointed. The scissoring action of the legs coming smartly together after opening
creates the forward propulsion of the kick.

Arm Action: If facing right, your right arm will be the upper arm. At the start,
whichever arm is on top will be pointed backward, while the lower arm will be pointed
forward. The bottom arm will pull down through the water, the top arm will move
towards the chest.
Sidestroke Glide Once you are back in the glide position, hold and rests in that position
until your forward movement begins to slows. Only then should you begin the next cycle.
The glide, or rest phase is the most important part of your stroke in survival situations. It
allows your body time to rest and hence increases the length of time you can swim.

Sidestroke Breathing Although your face may be held clear of the water all the time, this
position increases your resistance and can be very tiring, so you should try and master a
simple and efficient breathing technique. In sidestroke, your head should rests on your lower
shoulder with the face under water. Exhaling takes place during the propulsive phase of your
upper arm and legs.

REFERENCES:

https://www.swimteaching.com/2015/10/sidestroke-learn-how-to-swim-102.html

https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/35/Teach-the-Sidestroke-Step-13.jpg/v4-
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