Breaststroke

usgb/ˈbreststrəʊk/
noun

A swimming style where the swimmer is on their chest and moves like a frog.

He won the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke event.
Visual representation of "breaststroke" - A swimming style where the swimmer is on their chest and moves like a frog.

Often appears as...

  • win the breaststroke
  • swim the breaststroke
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Visual representation of "breaststroke"
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Movement Visualization

Imagine a frog's leg movements to understand breaststroke's technique more vividly.

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The coach helped her perfect her breaststroke by studying frogs.
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Chest Position

Breaststroke involves lying on the chest, unlike backstroke where you lie on your back.

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In breaststroke, keeping your chest flat helps maintain proper form.
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Competition Commonality

Breaststroke is a competitive swimming style often seen in the Olympics and other meets.

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She's been training for the breaststroke competition at the nationals.
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