types of strokes [2]

Four basic categories are recognized by the International Amateur Swimming Federation (FINA): the breaststroke, the butterfly, the backstroke and freestyle (the crawl).

breaststroke

Stroke characterized by a series of simultaneous arm movements (toward the front, toward the outside and toward the rear) that are synchronized with the beating of the legs.

breaststroke turn

Movement for making a half turn; the swimmer touches the wall with both hands, pivots, then pushes from the wall with the feet.

breaststroke kick

Movement in which the swimmer bends the legs and then stretches them simultaneously toward the outside; it is more powerful than other leg kicks.