The Different Swimming Strokes

The most popular swimming strokes that are in use today are also the ones swum in the competitions.

They are the breaststroke, the freestyle stroke, the backstroke and the butterfly stroke.

Besides these popular strokes there are also other types of swim strokes like the sidestroke, the trudgen, the combat swimmer stroke etc. that have their own particularities.

There are several advantages to know these different swim strokes. If you have the time and are inclined to do so, it pays off to learn and practice them all.

Popular Swimming Strokes

The Breaststroke: If a person can only swim one stroke, it often is the breast stroke. It is relatively easy to learn as the swimmer can keep his head above the water. This avoids breathing and visibility issues.

The Freestyle Stroke: The freestyle swim stroke or front crawl is the preferred stroke of most advanced swimmers. It is energy-efficient and the fastest stroke. That's why its used in freestyle competitions and popular in triathlons.

The Backstroke: Physicians often advise the backstroke to people that experience back problems because it gives the back an excellent workout.

The Butterfly Swim Stroke: The butterfly stroke has a special place among the competitive strokes. It has a reputation for being hard to learn. But once you have mastered it, swimming a few lengths of butterfly is a lot of fun!

Less-Known Swim Strokes

The Side Stroke: Learn about the advantages and shortcomings of the side stroke. Get an overview of the swimming technique: body position, arm motions, scissor kick, ...

Conclusion

Now that you have come to know the most popular swim strokes, you can start to learn how to swim these strokes.