Front+Crawl

=__**Front Crawl**__:=

In this page, you will learn the basic steps needed to learn how to use the front crawl while swimming.
The front crawl is the easiest and most commonly used stroke in swimming, since it is very simple to use.

[[image:_40779842_front_crawl_anim.gif width="191" height="154" align="right"]]**__Steps:__**
step 1: Breath hold; push and glide then 2/4/6 kicks (hips up; shoulders square; as speed drops start kicking sequence) step 2: Holding float: 4/6/8 kicks, then breathe (Eyes target under float) step 3: Arms extended: 4/6/8 kicks, then breathe (Look over extended arm) Breathe every 4/6 strokes; look over the extended hand on entry.

Remember to keep your body as straight as possible while doing this stroke!