Except for after the start and turns, some part of the swimmer's head must come above water during each cycle of a stroke and kick. Touching the wall at turns or the finish must be done with both ...

but a 1914 book on swimming still contains directions for how to swim the breaststroke—with your head held well above the water. Most American children ended up learning the crawl in the name of ...

I have not taught swim lessons in years, but if I were to bet: if you are still doing swim lesson breaststroke ... No matter if the hands are above or below the water, make sure the elbows ...

Breaststroke is also an excellent way to get your head above the waves. Know your territory. If possible, swim a course before a race so you know what to expect. When open-water training ...

What about us mere mortals? "In the example of a recreational swimmer who only ever swims breaststroke and keeps their head above the water, they might manage to swim in a straight line," says Lomax.

backstroke or butterfly (above-water arm recovery) strokes. This means breaststroke and side stroke are required for these programs. Here is a question about why the Navy uses a special stroke for ...