Swum on the back with alternating arm motions and a flutter kick; requires good body alignment.

Arms move symmetrically in a heart-shaped pattern while legs perform a whip kick; breath taken each stroke cycle.

Powerful simultaneous arm recovery over water with a dolphin kick; known for its rhythmic wave-like body motion.

Inverted somersault at the pool wall used to reverse swimming direction quickly during lap training.

Methods (back float, prone float) for staying buoyant with minimal movement, foundational for water confidence.

Also known as front crawl; swimmer alternates arm strokes and uses a flutter kick while breathing to the side.

Reducing drag by aligning the body straight with arms extended overhead, commonly used off starts and walls.

Maintaining an upright position by sculling with the hands and kicking with the legs to stay afloat in one spot.