The backstroke, like the front crawl ... as athletes often appear to be leaping out of the water with each stroke. The butterfly technique initially developed from breaststroke, when swimmers would ...

This exercise improves your backstroke kicking technique and overall leg strength. Stand in the shallow end and practice freestyle arm movements. Extend one arm forward, pull it back through the ...

Matthew says he has been inspired by Japan’s backstroke expert Ryosuke Irie. “He has the most graceful technique [among back-strokers] because of his excellent body movement. His arm / leg ...