Swimming 1 Mid-Semester evision

Multiple Choice

Which breathing technique involves a sudden exhalation and inhalation action and is often tiring for swimmers?

• Trickle breathing

• Explosive breathing

• Continuous breathing

• Rhythmic breathing

Multiple Choice

What are the key points to remember for an effective front kicking technique in freestyle swimming?

• Kick from the knees, keep ankles stiff

• Kick from the hips, keep ankles flexible

• Kick slowly and deeply, keep toes pointed inward

• Kick from the hips, keep ankles stiff

Open Ended

Explain how arm pull and leg kick timing patterns can vary in backstroke, and why is coordination important for achieving a smooth stroke.

Open Ended

What is the correct body position for freestyle and backstroke, and why is it important for performance?

Open Ended

How would you correct a swimmer who is sinking during backstroke?

Multiple Choice

What are the key components you should include when explaining freestyle and backstroke techniques to beginner swimmers in a coaching presentation?

• Body position, arm movement, leg action, and breathing technique

• Swimming speed and competition rules

• Types of swimwear and pool safety

• History of swimming strokes

Open Ended

How does correct timing and coordination in butterfly help you swim faster and more efficiently?

Open Ended

What coaching advice would you give to improve a swimmer's technique and performance in freestyle breathing and backstroke body position?