Swimming: Full stroke cycle.

Breathing takes place by lifting the head to the font of the stroke or slightly sideways during the arm action. During the arm action keep the chin low to the water surface with the breath taken as the hands approach and move past the hips. Breathing only once every second arm stroke will improve streamlining and increase lung capasity.

The hips stay high to the water surface throughout the whole stroke cycle with undulating rhythum as the head and shoulders rise and fall in tune with the pattern of the stroke.

The butterfly technique is the most modern of all four swimming strokes. Developed from breaststroke, it has similarities as regards undulation and the dolphin type action that occurs. Undulation will occure when the head and upper body rises and falls in realtion to the kick, pull and breathing pattern. Develop a good streamline position by placing your face in the water before the hands enter at the front of the stroke. The hips are swept up to the water surface as the head and face drops down; At this point the arms are being swept forwards over the top of the water with the help of the second leg kick. There are always two leg kicks to every one arm pull within the full stroke cycle. Develop rhythm and timing rather than pure strength and power.

When you're swimming full stroke Butterfly, ensure your head drops down on the water surface as your arms are taken over the water. There is always two kicks to every one arm pull with the second leg kick helping send your arms clear of the water.