- Freestyle (Front Crawl): The freestyle stroke is the most common and fastest swimming technique. It involves alternating arm movements, kicking with a flutter kick, and rolling your body from side to side.
- Backstroke: In the backstroke, you swim on your back. Alternate arm movements similar to freestyle, combined with a flutter kick, propel you through the water. Keep your face upwards and maintain a steady rhythm.
- Breaststroke: Breaststroke is a slower and more relaxed stroke. It involves a simultaneous movement of the arms in a circular motion, a frog-like kick, and a glide between each stroke.
- Butterfly Stroke: The butterfly stroke is a challenging and powerful technique. It involves a simultaneous arm movement in a circular motion above the water, an undulating dolphin kick, and maintaining a rhythmic breathing pattern.
- Sidestroke: Sidestroke is a versatile stroke often used for leisure or long-distance swimming. It involves a scissor-like kick, a lateral arm movement, and the ability to breathe comfortably to one side.
- Elementary Backstroke: This stroke is often taught to beginners as it is easy to learn. It involves a simple and relaxed arm movement, combined with a frog-like kick, while floating on your back.
- Sidestroke Turn: The sidestroke turn is a technique used for changing direction during a swim. It involves rolling onto your front, executing a forward somersault, and pushing off the wall to continue swimming.
- Tumble Turn (Flip Turn): A tumble turn is used for quickly changing direction while swimming laps. It involves doing a somersault forward while approaching the wall, touching the wall with your feet, and pushing off in one continuous motion.
- Open Water Techniques: Open water swimming techniques differ from pool swimming. Skills such as sighting (lifting your head to navigate), drafting (swimming closely behind another swimmer to reduce drag), and managing waves and currents are important in open water environments.
- Underwater Streamline: This technique involves pushing off the wall or starting block and swimming underwater with an extended body and arms overhead. Maintaining a streamlined position maximizes speed and efficiency.
