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If they had to I think they would. Front crawl is the fastest type of stroke so they would try to use it for most of the event and not others like the breastroke, backstroke, butterfly, etc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, yes. But technically front crawl is the stroke consisting of moving one arm after the other, side breathing and flutter kicking, whereas freestyle is technically any stroke.
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Which exercise is better front crawl or breast stroke?
Front crawl, or also called freestyle.
5 What are the four competitive strokes for swimming?
Freestyle (the Front Crawl), Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
What is the crawl stroke in swiming?
Some people call it the front crawl. Most people call it Freestyle. It is generally the fastest stroke which is swum on your stomach.
What is the difference between a front crawl and a back crawl?
sometimes front crawl can be known as freestyle or just normal swimming... the basic motion is laying stomach down with your legs kicking and ur arms going in front of ur head one at a time...hope this helps
What are the names of all the swimming styles?
Swimming can be competitive or recreational (also: synchronized swimming) Competitive swimming is divided into four different strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, and butterfly. These can be combined in different lengths to create many swimming events.
What starting with f is another word for over arm stroke in swimming?
It is called freestyle. Others call it front crawl. Some people call it other things.
Is the front crawl in swimming a complex or simple skill?
Front crawl, I think that you mean freestyle. It is the basic skill all swimmers should have mastered. But all of swimming is complex to some degree. Enough strength, diving, form.
Why do all swimmers use the front crawl during a freestyle event?
Answer: Because its one of the fastest ways to swim. Its the fastest style
What is crawl stroke in swimming?
Freestyle, basically. Crawl stroke was the REALLY old name for it.
What is better a scissor kick or a front crawl?
There is no such stroke. The 4 strokes are freestyle (front crawl), breaststroke ("frog kicks" with "ice cream shape" pulls on your front), backstroke (circular arm motions with straight leg kicks on your back), and butterfly (double arms forward with a dolphin kick on your front).
What is the most popular swimming stroke?
Front crawl is the fastest swimming stroke in swimming. According to world record times, at every distance in international competition, the order of swimming stroke speeds from fastest to slowest is: 1. Front crawl (commonly known as, and chosen for, freestyle) 2. Butterfly 3. Backstroke 4. Breaststroke
Should you wear a short costume or kneeskin when swimming front crawl in a competition?
Kneeskin. For breaststroke or IM a recordbreaker's better but for freestyle a kneeskin is faster.
