2022 Backstroke Quiz Review

In a good body position for backstroke, the eyes look

• Towards the sky

• At an angle

• Towards the feet

• Slightly downwards

In backstroke, the position of the head should be

• pushed forward to allow regular breathing

• pressed back, with ears under the water

• under the water, except for the face and mouth

• tucked down with the chin on the chest

The backstroke kick is called a ___________ kick

• Back

• Frog

• Flutter

• Spring

In backstroke the kicking motion should come from the hips.

• True

• False

The kicking motion in backstroke contributes to the bodies propulsion through the water.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a common mistake made when performing a backstroke kick?

• Pointing the toes

• Kicking from the knees

• Kicking from the hips

• Bending the knees slightly

The upbeat movement of the backstroke kick acts as the recovery phase for the legs.

• True

• False

At the end of the backstroke leg upkick

• The knees are bent

• The knees are sideways

• The knees are above the surface

• The knees are straight

How many kicks should there be for each full arm rotation?

• 2

• 4

• 7

• 3

Which of the following types of backstroke kicks are most effective?

• Fast small kicks

• Large slow kicks

• Kicks from the knees

• Large kicks from the hips