When you’re starting to learn to swim, it can be hard to remember all the names and techniques of the styles of swimming.But each is a useful skill to know. Whether you’re social swimming or primed for competition, each stroke has its own pros and cons.Here’s a quick intro to the four main styles of swimming – and tips and tricks to getting your technique correct.Front Crawl/FreestyleThe front crawl is what you picture when you think of swimming. It is one of the first strokes learnt by young swimmers. Front Crawl is also known as freestyle, as it is the most used stroke in freestyle events. This is because it is the fastest and most efficient of all the strokes. To perform the front crawl, lie on your tummy in the water. You begin by alternating your arms forward like a windmill. This pushes the water behind you, propelling you forward. Your legs should be kicking in a flutter movement, and you should be breathing with your strokes.Tips:Stretch your body out and float on your front, w...
