Worksheets2022 Backstroke Quiz Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
When doing the backstroke pull, the shoulders roll to...
help balance the legs
stop the legs from kicking out of the water
help develop a strong efficient arm action
increase the visual aesthetics of the stroke
What are the three phases of the backstroke arm movement?
Pull, Catch, Slice
Pull, Entry, Recovery
Slice, Pull, Entry
Catch, Entry, Slice
What is the correct order for the entry phase of the backstroke pull?
Elbow, forearm, upper hand, hand
Forearm, hand, upper arm, elbow,
Hand, upper arm, forearm, elbow
Upper arm, elbow, forearm, hand
During which phase of the backstroke pull should you turn your palm so that it is facing the bottom of the pool?
Pull
Catch
Recovery
Entry
When exiting the water for the (a) phase of the backstroke pull the thumb should leave the water first?
Once you have mastered the (a) position and balance in backstroke your head should constantly be above the water
In backstroke, a breath is taken every time you perform which of the following?
A half cycle
A recover cycle
A complete cycle
A propulsive cycle
The (a) of your breathing should help you to keep evenly timed strokes.
