BACKSTROKE

Backstroke is swam on the swimmer's back. A six beat flutter kick is used and is done almost constantly. The arm is fully extended once it exits the water. 

The arm goes all the way past the head and re-enters the water. The arm enters at about 11 and 1 on a clock. Your hand is to enter pinky first but when the arm first leaves, it is thumb first. The head should be positioned at about a 45 degree angle.

BREASTSTROKE

Breaststroke is swum on the stomach. Your hands and arms are to extend in front of you, and an out sweep is to accrue. When the hands are about shoulder width apart, a sculling motion is done, the hands go down and in. They move in a circular motion. After the hands slide forward, you get ready for the next arm stroke. The kick is done by bringing the heels up and then whipping the legs out, down, and around. The kick is done when the arm stroke is completed and as the hands begin to slide forward.

BUTTERFLY

Butterfly is the most physically demanding sport. The arms are swung to the side. After the arms are swung to the side. After the arms enter, the water, the hands press out and then pull in towards the body and are ready to recover. A dolphin kick is used to propel the swimmer forward. A kick is done when the hands enter the water and then recover. To breath, you inhale near the end of every other stroke if possible.

FREESTYLE

Freestyle is swum on the stomach. The head is face down in the water and is turned to either side to breathe. A flutter kick is used during freestyle. Only under the water, though. The arms are used alternately, your arms extend about 3/4 of your normal reach. After a slight out sweep of with the hand. The hand sweeps down with the elbow held high. The hand moves toward the swimmers midline and then the hip. Then the stroke starts again.