SWIM STROKES

The main four swimming strokes

What is on offer at SDSG?

Members can work towards the NASCH Distance Badge & Water Skills Award Scheme.  Alongside, awards in the main four swimming strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and front crawl.

The four basic strokes are outlined below, with videos and links to the Swim England website for more information. 

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Speak to a swim teacher during a swim session for more information. 

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Part of SDSG's Exercise and Swim Skills Re-engagement Project funded by North Yorkshire Country Council. 

Breaststroke

Breaststroke is the most popular swimming stroke of all.

Front Crawl

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The front crawl (also often called the freestyle stroke) is the fastest of the competitive swimming strokes.

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Backstroke

The backstroke is the only one of the four competitive strokes that is swum on the back.

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Butterfly

The butterfly stroke is the second-fastest swimming stroke and is quite exhausting.