i'm not really sure, but my opinion which is my answer would be so you don't end up on your stomach and to enter the water perfect and coming out of the water floating is what I think
BE MORE FLEXIBLE!DO CART WHEELS!!! EXERCISE!! Once your flexible. Do windmills with your legs straight
The most useful way to tread water quickly is to keep arms and legs moving. Splashing and kicking will get one tired quickly. It is important to keep breathing stable.
a mini cartwheel is called when u dont keep your legs straight.
The arm and leg bones keep your arms and legs straight
Crossing your legs can mess up your hip alignment if you keep them crossed for an extended period. You should try to sit with your legs straight often.
Dove means to jump head first into the water with your legs and hands straight
* keep your legs straight * point your foot * foot is turned out * end in first position
Lift with your legs and keep your back straight.
Because your legs keep moving
straight
You have to keep your body level to the water. Try to sink as least as possible. People often forget to keep your legs kicking the water. You should have this mentality of gliding through the surface as you stretch in front of you. Also think about buoyancy. The larger the area towards the water, the more buoyancy (or float force) the water gives you. Some good technique is to use a thigh flotation device to help you float in the water and keep straight.
Sit straight in the saddle and press knees and legs firmly against the sides of the horse. Move with the rhythm of the movement of the horse.