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Mastering Swimming Techniques: Breaststroke, Crawl, and Backstroke

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Breaststroke Technique

Arms: The recovery occurs underwater, keeping the body as streamlined as possible by bringing the hands close together under the chest. The traction phase provides the primary propulsion.

Legs: The feet utilize external rotation and dorsal flexion. The movement is circular, moving from outside to inside, transitioning from full extension to a 'W' shape.

Crawl Turn Mechanics

Approach: Contact the wall with one hand, perform a quarter turn, and inhale. The propulsion phase follows immediately.

Butterfly Turn Technique

Approach: Contact the wall with two hands, perform a quarter turn, and inhale. The underwater displacement involves a full stroke plus a half-stroke to prepare for the next breath.

Backstroke Fundamentals

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