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2022 Backstroke Quiz Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a good body position for backstroke, the eyes look

a)

Towards the sky

b)

At an angle

c)

Towards the feet

d)

Slightly downwards

2.

In backstroke, the position of the head should be

a)

pushed forward to allow regular breathing

b)

pressed back, with ears under the water

c)

under the water, except for the face and mouth

d)

tucked down with the chin on the chest

3.

The backstroke kick is called a ___________ kick

a)

Back

b)

Frog

c)

Flutter

d)

Spring

4.

In backstroke the kicking motion should come from the hips.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.

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

a)

Pointing the toes

b)

Kicking from the knees

c)

Kicking from the hips

d)

Bending the knees slightly

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

At the end of the backstroke leg upkick

a)

The knees are bent

b)

The knees are sideways

c)

The knees are above the surface

d)

The knees are straight

9.

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

a)

2

b)

4

c)

7

d)

3

10.

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

a)

Fast small kicks

b)

Large slow kicks

c)

Kicks from the knees

d)

Large kicks from the hips

11.

When doing the backstroke pull, the shoulders roll to...

a)

help balance the legs

b)

stop the legs from kicking out of the water

c)

help develop a strong efficient arm action

d)

increase the visual aesthetics of the stroke

12.

What are the three phases of the backstroke arm movement?

a)

Pull, Catch, Slice

b)

Pull, Entry, Recovery  

c)

Slice, Pull, Entry 

d)

Catch, Entry, Slice

13.

What is the correct order for the entry phase of the backstroke pull?

a)

Elbow, forearm, upper hand, hand

b)

Forearm, hand, upper arm, elbow, 

c)

Hand, upper arm, forearm, elbow

d)

Upper arm, elbow, forearm, hand

14.

During which phase of the backstroke pull should you turn your palm so that it is facing the bottom of the pool? 

a)

Pull

b)

Catch 

c)

Recovery 

d)

Entry

15.

When exiting the water for the (a)   phase of the backstroke pull the thumb should leave the water first?

16.

Once you have mastered the (a)   position and balance in backstroke your head should constantly be above the water

17.

In backstroke, a breath is taken every time you perform which of the following?

a)

A half cycle

b)

A recover cycle

c)

A complete cycle

d)

A propulsive cycle

18.

The (a)   of your breathing should help you to keep evenly timed strokes.