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23 Cards in this Set
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How should the arm be positioned when the hand enters the water? |
straight, with the pinky entering first |
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If a swimmer’s path is crooked while swimming the backstroke, which of the following would be the cause? |
rotating the head back and forth with the arms |
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What should the head be aligned with in the backstroke? |
the spine |
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When you swim the backstroke, what should you keep the hips aligned with? |
the shoulders |
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How would a correct backstroke kick be described? |
narrow and fast |
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For the backstroke, what is the strongest phase of the arm stroke? |
power phase |
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Which of these tips would increase the power and strength of your arm stroke? |
Finish your stroke at your thigh. |
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Thinking of your body as a clock with your head at twelve o’ clock and your feet at six o’ clock, what position should your arms enter the water during the backstroke? |
at the eleven and one o’clock position |
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What part of your body breaks the surface of the water when kicking? |
your toes |
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What is the best way to correct your backstroke technique if your feet are beginning to drag? |
Point your chin up higher and use smaller kicks. |
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What is the order of the phases in the arm stroke for backstroke? |
catch, power phase, and recovery |
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Where should the rotation begin for an effective backstroke? |
shoulders |
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What is one difference between the freestyle and the backstroke? |
The S hand motion is used in freestyle, but not backstroke. |
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When swimming backstroke, if your head is almost completely underwater, what should you do? |
Raise your chin and use smaller kicks. |
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How is the backstroke affected if the head is out of the water with the ears exposed? |
The hips and feet will drag lower in the water. |
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What should a swimmer do if he or she is making a slapping sound while swimming the backstroke? |
Make sure the pinky enters the water first. |
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What should happen as the body rotates? |
The head should remain still while the body rotates. |
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What should the arm do during the recovery phase of the backstroke? |
Be completely straight. |
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How is the arm positioned during the recovery? |
straight |
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Which of the following is true of the arm stroke for the backstroke? |
It is a reversal of the freestyle arm cycle direction. |
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How would you increase speed in the backstroke? |
Finish the stroke with the arms at the thighs. |
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What does the description “boiling water” refer to? |
the white splash as the water is forced upward during the kick |
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What should your head do as you swim the backstroke? |
stay still with your face up |
